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P218 KOP

1997 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,333 mi
Last recorded89,333 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 KOP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2012 89,333 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust front pipe and cat convertor box heavily corroded

offside andnearside front c.v. gaiters badly perished

Pass 14 Jan 2011 80,182 miles

2x l.e.ds inoperative in centre stop light

both outer sills slightly corroded

both rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

front to rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

nearside of vehicle has been damaged

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 1 Oct 2009 75,170 miles

nearside front tyre close to legal limit on inner edge

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rack joint has slight play

offside rear shocker has a light misting of oil

offside wiper starting to split

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2009 75,166 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre close to legal limit on inner edge

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rack joint has slight play

offside rear shocker has a light misting of oil

offside wiper starting to split

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2008 69,754 miles

slight play in offside steering rack

unable to check nearside front seatbelt due to baby seat

Fail 29 Sep 2008 69,722 miles

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

slight play in offside rack joint

unable to check nearside front seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2008 63,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 50,565 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 50,517 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 43,942 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 43,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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P218 KOP is a 1997 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 P218 KOP, 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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P218 KOP is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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