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P254 WGS

1997 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1356cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,013 mi
Last recorded120,013 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP254 WGS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,356cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 120,013 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 120,013 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 115,234 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 109,817 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 109,817 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 104,351 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 101,698 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 97,594 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 94,375 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 94,361 miles

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.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P254 WGS registered?

P254 WGS is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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