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P153 LNO

1997 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,334 mi
Last recorded65,334 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 LNO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 65,334 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

o/s/ outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2013 64,641 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 64,611 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 63,712 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2011 62,480 miles

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

outer sills corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2011 62,449 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

exhaust corroded and has a minor leak of gases

nearside door mirror in a poor condition and loose

offside front brake binding slightly

outer sills corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2010 61,046 miles

Front and rear brake pipes plastic coated

N/S mirror becoming insecure

N/S/R brakehose slightly twisted

O/S outer sill corroding and becoming weak

O/S wiper blade poor

O/S/R brakes noisey

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

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

Slight brake bind O/S/R

Slight play O/S steering rack arm

Sticker in windscreen

Vehicle tested wet

Pass 2 Dec 2009 59,268 miles

Radiator in poor condition and fins missing.

Pass 6 Dec 2008 58,304 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre inner side wall starting to perish

Fail 6 Dec 2008 58,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre inner side wall starting to perish

Pass 1 Dec 2007 56,148 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 53,390 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 50,412 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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P153 LNO is a 1997 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P153 LNO, 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 P153 LNO registered?

P153 LNO is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P153 LNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P153 LNO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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