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P152 KOA

1997 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,091 mi
Last recorded108,091 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP152 KOA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 108,091 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 108,090 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 99,382 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 99,382 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 90,171 miles

n/s/r seat belt frayed wipers split rear brake pipe rusty front tyres worn on edges o/s/f shock absorber damp

Pass 12 Jul 2007 86,615 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 83,065 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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P152 KOA is a 1997 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P152 KOA, 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 P152 KOA registered?

P152 KOA is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 6 March 1997.

Is P152 KOA safe to buy?

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