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P179 MOH

1997 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,248 mi
Last recorded98,248 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2008 98,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advance movement in steering rack

battery insecure

engine oil leaks

n/s/f outer cv gaitor badly age cracking

pin hole in o/s/f outer cv gaitor

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 11 Mar 2008 98,123 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advance movement in steering rack

battery insecure

engine oil leaks

n/s/f outer cv gaitor badly age cracking

pin hole in o/s/f outer cv gaitor

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2007 90,255 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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P179 MOH is a 1997 Rover 214 in Silver 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 P179 MOH, 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 MOH registered?

P179 MOH is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P179 MOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P179 MOH 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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