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P159 RAB

1997 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,976 mi
Last recorded61,976 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 61,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 56,296 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 50,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 45,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 37,341 miles

oil leak,play in steering rack,

tread low on front tyres

Fail 12 Oct 2007 37,341 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak,play in steering rack,

tread low on front tyres

Pass 17 Oct 2006 29,617 miles

rear indicators dis-coloured,play in steering rack,slight damage to osr brake flexi hose

Pass 14 Oct 2005 19,767 miles

osf tyre low on outer edge

slight play in steering rack

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 RAB is a 1997 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P159 RAB, 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 P159 RAB registered?

P159 RAB is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 8 July 1997.

Is P159 RAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P159 RAB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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