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P207 FBW

1997 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,605 mi
Last recorded82,605 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP207 FBW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 82,605 miles

n/s rear brake low effort

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 80,302 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 77,481 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 74,551 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 73,276 miles

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

airbag warning lamp illuminated on dash (srs)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 73,276 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

airbag warning lamp illuminated on dash (srs)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 72,355 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 72,355 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 70,980 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 69,482 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Jul 2005 69,482 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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P207 FBW is a 1997 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P207 FBW, 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 P207 FBW registered?

P207 FBW is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P207 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P207 FBW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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