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P245 JSR

1997 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,511 mi
Last recorded37,511 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 37,511 miles

Both side rear doors check strap worn making noise.

Corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside rear tyre has slight cracks.

Rear washer not working.

Slight cracks on both front tyres.

Pass 16 Feb 2016 37,366 miles

Corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack cv boot (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 37,366 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Centre stop lamp not working.

Corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack cv boot (2.3.3b)

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 37,106 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 37,106 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 37,007 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

N/s/r tyre perished

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 37,006 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Both front tyres slightly perished

Front wipers split but clearing the screen

N/s/r tyre perished

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 36,838 miles

Backbox corroded.

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded N/S/R and O/S/R metal pipes.

Cracks in outer and inner sidewalls of O/S/F , O/S/R tyres.

Front coil springs and rear coil springs slightly corroded.

Front wiper blades slightly smearing screeen.

High level brake light inop.

Slight lump in outer sidewall of O/S/F tyre.

Slight oil mist around engine and gear box.

Pass 3 Feb 2012 36,552 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 36,385 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 36,147 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 36,147 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 35,485 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 34,948 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 34,289 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 33,378 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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P245 JSR is a 1997 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JSR, 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 JSR is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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