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P209 UAF

1997 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,805 mi
Last recorded54,805 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP209 UAF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 54,805 miles

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

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

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

corosion on rear sills

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall perished

n/s/r tyre needs replacing

Pass 27 Dec 2007 151,138 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 51,120 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 45,326 miles

corosion on underside

rust on tank and sump

salt corosion on brake pipes and p/s pipes

Fail 14 Dec 2006 45,304 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corosion on underside and susp/parts

nail in tread n/s/f

salt corosion on brake pipes and p/st pipes

sump and fuel tank some suface rust

Pass 5 Jan 2006 40,843 miles

advise o/s/r tyre badly perished on sidewall caution

advise some corossion on brake pipes

advise some corossion on suspension parts

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 UAF is a 1997 Rover 214 in White 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 P209 UAF, 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 UAF registered?

P209 UAF is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P209 UAF safe to buy?

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