MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,013 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P254 WGS is a 1997 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,356cc 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 WGS, 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 P254 WGS registered?
P254 WGS is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P254 WGS safe to buy?
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