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P185 DVE

1997 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,234 mi
Last recorded85,234 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 DVE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 85,234 miles

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

interior mirror missing

Fail 14 May 2009 85,234 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

interior mirror missing

Pass 19 May 2008 80,210 miles

Coolant leak

both number plates started to fade

Fail 19 May 2008 80,210 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

both number plates started to fade

Pass 31 Oct 2007 75,927 miles

s.r.s.light staying on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear and centre section very rusty

Fail 31 Oct 2007 75,927 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear and centre section very rusty

s.r.s.light staying on

Pass 21 Oct 2006 70,449 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 70,449 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 58,934 miles

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

both front head lamp patterns weak

dampness around power steering rack

rear indecators starting to show white light †

stronge adv on exhaust front pipe blowing

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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P185 DVE is a 1997 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P185 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 P185 DVE registered?

P185 DVE is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P185 DVE safe to buy?

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