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P210 NKL

1997 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,832 mi
Last recorded72,832 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 NKL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 72,832 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion front of wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Front of wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 72,832 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion front of wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Front of wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 69,507 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 69,506 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 65,894 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 65,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 58,793 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 58,791 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 54,323 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 50,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 47,641 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 41,959 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 38,345 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 36,410 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

washers low

Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,551 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 32,115 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 30,517 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 NKL is a 1997 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NKL, 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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P210 NKL is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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