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P197 LDP

1997 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,237 mi
Last recorded76,237 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 LDP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 76,237 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 65,407 miles

Oil leak

o/s rear brake binding slightly

o/s rear tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

Fail 18 Aug 2009 65,407 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s front tyre worn on the inner edge

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2008 59,216 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s rear brake binding slightly

o/s rear tyre getting low worn on the inner edge

slight play in the steering rack on the o/s

small stone chip windscreen

Pass 24 Aug 2007 53,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s front tyre getting low

n/s rear brake binding slightly

slight weep from the steering rack

small stone chip windscreen

Fail 24 Aug 2007 53,345 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s front tyre getting low

n/s rear brake binding slightly

slight weep from the steering rack

small stone chip windscreen

Pass 17 Aug 2006 47,881 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

o/s mirror outer caseing missing

slight exhaust blow rear silencer

slight play steering rack † †

slight weep steering rack

stone chip windscreen

Pass 17 Aug 2005 43,845 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2005 43,845 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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
Full Rover 214 reliability report

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P197 LDP is a 1997 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P197 LDP, 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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P197 LDP is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 9 December 1997.

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