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P179 DVE

1997 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,306 mi
Last recorded68,306 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 DVE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 68,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre brake light 1 bulb out

hand brake long travel

Fail 19 Mar 2009 68,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

centre brake light 1 bulb out

hand brake long travel

Pass 8 Feb 2008 57,837 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres side walls perished

parked brake travel long

Fail 7 Feb 2008 57,837 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres side walls perished

parked brake travel long

Pass 2 Feb 2007 57,020 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/FRONT STEERING RACK

Pass 14 Aug 2006 55,382 miles

Advisory comments as per previous vt32.

Fail 11 Aug 2006 55,382 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

rear wiper blade has piece missing, power steering fluid resivoir showing signs of leakage.

slight wear to brake pedal rubber, damage to front number plate, power steering rack damp, n/s/r tyre on limit of 1.6mm.

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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P179 DVE is a 1997 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P179 DVE, 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 P179 DVE registered?

P179 DVE is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P179 DVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P179 DVE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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