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P178 EBW

1997 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,701 mi
Last recorded105,701 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 EBW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 105,701 miles

body & under body corrosion in various places

Fail 26 Feb 2016 105,526 miles

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

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

body & under body corrosion in various places

Pass 6 Mar 2015 95,467 miles

body & underbody corrosion in various places

both rear tyres ar worn on the outer shoulders of tread

Pass 14 Mar 2014 81,697 miles

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 19 Feb 2013 71,029 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 61,689 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 53,582 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 49,177 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 49,171 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 48,237 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 47,242 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 45,972 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 44,107 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 44,107 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P178 EBW is a 1997 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P178 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 P178 EBW registered?

P178 EBW is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P178 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P178 EBW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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