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P211 CAW

1997 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,722 mi
Last recorded50,722 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP211 CAW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 50,722 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 50,083 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall 195/50/15vr

dampness on steering rack boots

front no plate slightly marked

heavy corrosion on centre exhaust box

Pass 21 May 2009 49,984 miles

both rear tyres cracking on tyre walls

Pass 29 May 2008 49,827 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges

wipers parking slightly off bottom of screen

Fail 28 May 2008 49,827 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges

wipers parking slightly off bottom of screen

Pass 19 May 2007 49,590 miles

all 4 tyres cracking on sidewalls

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

corrosion on exhaust system

dampness on steering rack boots

slight fault with front wipers

Fail 17 May 2007 49,588 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

all four tyres cracking on sidewall 195/50/15vr

both front tyres wearing inside and outside edges 195/50/15vr

dampness on steering rack boots

heavy corrosion on exhaust systems

slight fault with front wiper motor

Pass 26 May 2006 49,310 miles

both front tyres wearing inside edges 195/50/15vr

dampness on n/s/f shock absorber

o/s/r brake slightly binding

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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P211 CAW 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 P211 CAW, 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 P211 CAW registered?

P211 CAW is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 4 July 1997.

Is P211 CAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P211 CAW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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