MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,505 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
front screen slight damage
front screen slight damage
O/S/R sidelight slightly dim.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Wipers noisy in operation and not parking correctly.
stone chip in windscreen
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P173 EBW is a 1997 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P173 EBW, 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 P173 EBW registered?
P173 EBW is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 14 March 1997.
Is P173 EBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P173 EBW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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