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P150 OPX

1997 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,014 mi
Last recorded91,014 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP150 OPX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 91,014 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 91,000 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside and offside rear tyres perishing and worn to 2mm

Slight play in offside track rod end ball joint

Pass 22 May 2008 88,553 miles

Both rear tyres badely perished

Fail 22 May 2008 88,553 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both rear tyres badely perished

Pass 18 May 2007 75,805 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 75,805 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

minor free play in steering rack noted

Pass 3 May 2006 60,890 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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P150 OPX is a 1997 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P150 OPX, 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 P150 OPX registered?

P150 OPX is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 26 April 1997.

Is P150 OPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P150 OPX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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