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P238 OPW

1997 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,546 mi
Last recorded68,546 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 OPW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 68,546 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 68,546 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 67,903 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 67,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 66,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

SRS lamp on

corrosion developing along offside lower outer sill panel

corrosion developing around nearside rear lower outer sill panel and arch

nearside front headlamp unit lens cracked

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

oil level very close to minimum mark

Fail 19 Aug 2008 66,718 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

SRS lamp on

corrosion developing along offside lower outer sill panel

corrosion developing around nearside rear lower outer sill panel and arch

nearside front headlamp unit lens cracked

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

oil level very close to minimum mark

Pass 17 Aug 2007 64,790 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 64,789 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Off side mirror glas slightly loose

Pass 21 Aug 2006 61,994 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 61,994 miles

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

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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P238 OPW is a 1997 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P238 OPW, 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 P238 OPW registered?

P238 OPW is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P238 OPW safe to buy?

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