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P159 LKL

1997 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,950 mi
Last recorded69,950 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 LKL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 69,950 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to both outer cills

exhaust corroded

front suspension components corroded

handbrake has long travel

possible steering rack leak(gaiter slightly damp)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 69,950 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to both outer cills

exhaust corroded

front suspension components corroded

handbrake has long travel

possible steering rack leak(gaiter slightly damp)

Pass 23 May 2013 65,405 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 65,404 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front wiper doesn't clean very well

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 62,492 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 62,492 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 59,450 miles

cut to outer sidewall on nearside front tyre (not showing cords)

rust starting to offside outer sill panel

Pass 15 Jul 2010 55,983 miles

cut to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre (no cords showing)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 55,983 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)

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

cut to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre (no cords showing)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 51,888 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

crack to nearside mirror glass

Pass 16 Jul 2008 47,930 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 47,930 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 45,491 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 32,810 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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P159 LKL is a 1997 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P159 LKL, 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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P159 LKL is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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