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P164 AAB

1997 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,244 mi
Last recorded116,244 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 AAB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2010 116,244 miles

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on front discs

front section of exhaust deteriorated

offside rear tyre side wall starting to crack

oil leak

slight movement in front lower arm bushes

slight movement in offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes

Fail 25 Mar 2010 116,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on front discs

front section of exhaust deteriorated

offside rear tyre side wall starting to crack

oil leak

slight movement in front lower arm bushes

slight movement in offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 30 May 2007 109,901 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 104,461 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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P164 AAB is a 1997 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P164 AAB, 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 P164 AAB registered?

P164 AAB is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P164 AAB safe to buy?

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