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P234 CDV

1997 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,380 mi
Last recorded76,380 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 CDV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 76,380 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight play in steering rack offside

srs light on

Fail 12 Mar 2013 76,380 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight play in steering rack offside

srs light on

Pass 9 Mar 2012 72,899 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 72,898 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 69,163 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 69,133 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 65,358 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 60,710 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 60,709 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 56,275 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 53,039 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 48,660 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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P234 CDV is a 1997 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P234 CDV, 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 P234 CDV registered?

P234 CDV is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P234 CDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P234 CDV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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