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P159 SBM

1997 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,009 mi
Last recorded55,009 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 55,009 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 55,009 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,186 miles

General corrosion outer sills.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 52,593 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 50,687 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 48,040 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 44,176 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 40,402 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 SBM 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 SBM, 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 SBM registered?

P159 SBM is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 17 May 1997.

Is P159 SBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P159 SBM 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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