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P210 JBA

1997 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,073 mi
Last recorded119,073 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 JBA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 119,073 miles

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

rear brakes require attention out of balance.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 111,892 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 104,582 miles

nearside rear bumper split

nearside rear tyre close to wear limit

rear wiper blade split

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 16 Jun 2009 104,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear bumper split

nearside rear tyre close to wear limit

rear wiper blade split

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2008 96,403 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 96,293 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 87,740 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both aux belts worn

Pass 28 Jun 2006 78,129 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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P210 JBA is a 1997 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P210 JBA, 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 P210 JBA registered?

P210 JBA is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 4 March 1997.

Is P210 JBA safe to buy?

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