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P140 MNH

1997 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,088 mi
Last recorded103,088 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 MNH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 103,088 miles

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2013 103,088 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2012 90,772 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit

Slight exhaust blow from flexi

Slight p.a.s fluid leak at reservoir area

Slight play in osf rack end balljoint

Fail 25 Jan 2012 90,772 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight exhaust blow from flexi

Slight p.a.s fluid leak at reservoir area

Slight play in osf rack end balljoint

Pass 14 Jan 2011 80,187 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 70,751 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 70,751 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 59,266 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 49,802 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 49,215 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 49,215 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 48,671 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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P140 MNH is a 1997 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P140 MNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P140 MNH registered?

P140 MNH is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P140 MNH safe to buy?

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