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P241 JOV

1997 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,026 mi
Last recorded84,026 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP241 JOV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 84,026 miles

Catalic Converter Rattling

N/S And O/S Outer Sills Show Signs Of Corrosion

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

SRS Light On

Fail 30 Jul 2012 84,023 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Catalic Converter Rattling

N/S And O/S Outer Sills Show Signs Of Corrosion

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

SRS Light On

Pass 22 Jul 2011 77,564 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear wheel arches shows signs of corrosion

sills shows signs of corrosion

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 20 Jul 2011 77,563 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear wheel arches shows signs of corrosion

sills shows signs of corrosion

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Jul 2010 72,423 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 72,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 69,125 miles

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

Outer sills rusty.

Surface rust brake pipes.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 161,641 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 61,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Inner Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 56,483 miles

handbrake high

Pass 1 Mar 2006 52,926 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 52,924 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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P241 JOV is a 1997 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P241 JOV, 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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P241 JOV is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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