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P209 PTU

1997 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,150 mi
Last recorded117,150 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP209 PTU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 117,150 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 111,276 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 105,640 miles

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

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

hand brake high ///// still has a reserve //////

offside rear door not open from inside or outside

slight play at offside steering rack

wheel trims fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Sep 2007 100,530 miles

see 261971557254

Fail 8 Sep 2007 100,530 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

bonnet stay loose

near side front headlight loosness

near side rear door lock poor

oil low

spare illegal - diffrent size tyres on car

start of corrosion to sills

Pass 2 Sep 2006 92,508 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 92,508 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

handbrake travel but good readings

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

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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P209 PTU is a 1997 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P209 PTU, 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 P209 PTU registered?

P209 PTU is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P209 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P209 PTU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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