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P245 FBW

1997 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,361 mi
Last recorded41,361 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP245 FBW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 41,361 miles

Offside Front slight leak on shocker

Pass 13 Apr 2015 33,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

alternator belt perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 2 Apr 2015 33,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

alternator belt perished

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside rear wheel binding

offside rear tyre perished

offside rear wheel binding

Pass 10 Mar 2014 31,582 miles

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

both rear tyres split

o/s n/s outer sills getting rusty

power steering pipes damp

Pass 18 Mar 2013 31,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fan belt split

o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyre split

power steering pipes damp

Pass 5 Apr 2012 30,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre low on tread

slight movement o/s rack end

stone chip in zone (A) windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2011 29,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres split

fan belt split

pwer steering pipes damp

Pass 30 Mar 2010 28,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 27,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to split

fan belt starting to split

Pass 29 Mar 2008 26,816 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to split

Pass 27 Mar 2007 25,801 miles

both rear tyres split

exhaust middle pipe rusty

o/s n/s head lights loose

Pass 3 Apr 2006 24,955 miles

both rear tyres starting to split

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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P245 FBW is a 1997 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 P245 FBW, 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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P245 FBW is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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