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P144 RAG

1997 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,338 mi
Last recorded100,338 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 RAG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 100,338 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

The front number plate is becoming dirty between the laminates .

The n/s center sill is becoming weak with corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2011 100,338 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

The front number plate is becoming dirty between the laminates .

The n/s center sill is becoming weak with corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2011 100,323 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sills cororded

drive shaft boots deteriorated

nearside front wing mirror damaged

offside rear of vehicle damaged repaired

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 5 Jul 2010 93,668 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 93,668 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 87,392 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight corrosion to n/s/f wing

Pass 1 Jul 2008 81,979 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 75,422 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 75,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 68,488 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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P144 RAG is a 1997 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P144 RAG, 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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P144 RAG is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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