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P135 JOM

1997 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,578 mi
Last recorded54,578 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 JOM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 54,578 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 42,135 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 40,209 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 40,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 34,659 miles

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

O/S/R tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 31,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 25,413 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 17,083 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 15,660 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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P135 JOM is a 1997 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P135 JOM, 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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What year was P135 JOM registered?

P135 JOM is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P135 JOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P135 JOM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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