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P257 REW

1997 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,546 mi
Last recorded99,546 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 REW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2012 99,546 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

hand brake travel high

offside mirror damaged nearside mirror glass missing

play in offside steering rack

power steering level below min

sligh bind on both rear wheels

Pass 27 Apr 2011 96,109 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 94,275 miles

advise front number plate

Fail 1 Apr 2009 90,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 90,464 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 87,362 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 81,647 miles

FRONT NUMBERPLATE DETEORATING.

N/S MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED.O/S MIRROR ASSY DAMAGED.

Oil leak

PARK BRAKE TRAVEL (HIGH).

Pass 24 Mar 2006 72,474 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETEORATING,O/S/ DOOR MIRROR COVER DAMAGED.

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

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 REW is a 1997 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 REW, 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 REW registered?

P257 REW is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is P257 REW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P257 REW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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