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P118 DOD

1997 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,096 mi
Last recorded95,096 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 DOD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 95,096 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front linkages upper and lower bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak Engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack ends ()

Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front tie bars front mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2017 95,096 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking pressure pipe off back of pump (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/sill end/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front linkages upper and lower bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak Engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack ends ()

Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front tie bars front mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 87,456 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint by bulkhead (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 87,428 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint reservoir (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint by bulkhead (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2015 80,757 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 May 2015 80,757 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 May 2014 79,177 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 72,720 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 67,889 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 61,347 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 50,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2009 42,046 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2009 42,033 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2008 36,959 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 29,726 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 25,005 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 214?

Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
4,425
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
183,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,012
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 49,655
Brake pipe excessively corroded 42,958
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,016
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,983
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P118 DOD is a 1997 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 73,475 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 214 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,012 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P118 DOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 214 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P118 DOD is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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