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P146 DOD

1997 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,315 mi
Last recorded103,315 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 DOD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 103,315 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 96,838 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 96,838 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 91,246 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 86,172 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2010 81,062 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 75,130 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 75,050 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 68,368 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 68,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 5 Mar 2007 61,488 miles

n/s/r/ tyre on legal limit outer edge.

o/s/r/ tyre close to limit outer edge.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 54,052 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 54,039 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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P146 DOD is a 1997 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P146 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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P146 DOD is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P146 DOD safe to buy?

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