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P254 KRP

1997 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,281 mi
Last recorded76,281 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP254 KRP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 76,281 miles

Both front brake pipes corroding.

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Outer sills and arches corroded.

Wipers split on the ends.

Pass 22 Jan 2011 74,124 miles

Alternator belt worn

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

Nearside outer sill getting rusty

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

Radiator corroding

Fail 19 Jan 2011 74,110 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Alternator belt worn

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

Nearside outer sill getting rusty

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

Radiator corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2010 72,488 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside rear outer sill starting to rust

Radiator beginning to rot

Pass 5 Feb 2009 70,884 miles

Minor oil leaks

Auxillary belts cracked

Both front outer c.v boots cracking

Offside rear outer sill/ wheel arch corroded

Some paly in steering rack offside front

Fail 20 Jan 2009 70,854 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Auxillary belts cracked.

Both outer c.v boots cracked.

Minor oil leaks.

Offside rear outer sill / wheel arch corroded.

Some play in steering rack.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 68,764 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 66,851 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 61,216 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 61,216 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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P254 KRP is a 1997 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P254 KRP, 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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P254 KRP is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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