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P245 LNP

1997 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

53,673 mi
Last recorded53,673 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP245 LNP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 53,673 miles

n/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2022 53,490 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 52,930 miles

Offside Outer sill corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 52,923 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 57,898 miles

nearside and offside sills rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2019 52,546 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear tyre showing age related cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2018 51,243 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside rear tyre showing age related cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2017 50,206 miles

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

nearside rear tyre showing age related cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2016 49,044 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 106,068 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 46,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 46,953 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 46,511 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 44,685 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 43,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 41,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 39,863 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 39,860 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 37,910 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 LNP is a 1997 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LNP, 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 LNP is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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