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P257 AAB

1997 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

34,897 mi
Last recorded34,897 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 AAB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 34,897 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 34,897 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides cracked all round (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 33,925 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 32,973 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 32,036 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 31,175 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 30,370 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 29,677 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 28,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 27,889 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 26,955 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 25,995 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 23,992 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 22,951 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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P257 AAB is a 1997 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P257 AAB, 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 P257 AAB registered?

P257 AAB is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P257 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P257 AAB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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