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P182 MPX

1997 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,267 mi
Last recorded104,267 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP182 MPX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2015 104,267 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 102,204 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 100,148 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 98,268 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 95,387 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

airbag warning lamp on.

parking brake lever travel high.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 90,930 miles

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

damage offside front spot lamp lens.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 17 Jan 2009 86,281 miles

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

nsf tyre close to limit

Pass 26 Jan 2008 82,197 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 78,235 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 73,519 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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P182 MPX is a 1997 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P182 MPX, 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 P182 MPX registered?

P182 MPX is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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