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P220 PTU

1997 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

87,985 mi
Last recorded87,985 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP220 PTU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 87,985 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 87,985 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 80,781 miles

N/s/f tyre worn, close toi legal limit

Service brake only just met efficiency at 51%

Fail 13 Jul 2011 80,617 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

service brake only just meets requirements at 51%

Pass 14 Jul 2010 73,435 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 73,423 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 71,683 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 70,368 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

high level stop light two bulbs inop

offside front tyre started to perrish on side walls

outer skin started to corrode on rear exhaust box

rear number plate started to deterioate

Pass 30 Jun 2008 70,368 miles

high level stop light two bulbs inop

offside front tyre started to perrish on side walls

outer skin started to corrode on rear exhaust box

rear number plate started to deterioate

Pass 7 Jun 2007 63,182 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 63,182 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 60,259 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 60,235 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

alternator and power steering belts cracking

front tyres wearing uneven

rust and slight leak on front pipe

slight play in rack

surface rust on remaining brake pipes

timing belt cover missing

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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P220 PTU is a 1997 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P220 PTU, 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 P220 PTU registered?

P220 PTU is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P220 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P220 PTU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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