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P187 TPW

1997 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,855 mi
Last recorded85,855 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 TPW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 85,855 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 85,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 73,732 miles

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

near side front tyre side wall cut

Fail 3 Oct 2007 73,732 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

near side front tyre side wall cut

Pass 29 Sep 2006 69,022 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 59,725 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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P187 TPW is a 1997 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P187 TPW, 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 P187 TPW registered?

P187 TPW is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P187 TPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P187 TPW shows 6 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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