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P234 PTU

1997 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,543 mi
Last recorded89,543 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 PTU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 89,543 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 85,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 82,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 76,671 miles

boot area not checked properly due trim

brake & fuel pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

brake discs wearing,pads not checked

front shockers starting to weep

outer sills corroding

slight play n/s track rod end

slight play steering rack

Fail 28 Jan 2008 76,671 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

boot area not checked properly due trim

brake & fuel pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

brake discs wearing,pads not checked

front shockers starting to weep

outer sills corroding

slight play n/s track rod end

slight play steering rack

Fail 16 Apr 2007 72,715 miles

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

front brake discs wearing

Pass 16 Apr 2007 72,715 miles

front brake discs wearing

Pass 6 Apr 2006 67,564 miles

1.rear indicators starting to show white light †2.slight blow on rear exhaust silencer box

Fail 6 Apr 2006 67,564 miles

1.rear indicators starting to show white light †2.slight blow on rear exhaust silencer box

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 PTU is a 1997 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P234 PTU registered?

P234 PTU is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 22 February 1997.

Is P234 PTU safe to buy?

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