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P244 KOA

1997 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,888 mi
Last recorded70,888 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 KOA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 70,888 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 70,840 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 66,236 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 61,500 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 56,536 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2006 56,536 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 51,077 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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P244 KOA is a 1997 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P244 KOA, 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 P244 KOA registered?

P244 KOA is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P244 KOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P244 KOA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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