MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,201 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bodywork corrosion.
offside rear tyre cracking.
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Battery insecure
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
bodywork corrosion.
offside rear tyre cracking.
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
surface corrosion to arches.
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
surface corrosion to arches.
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
braking system requires adjustment.
wheel arches starting to corrode.
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
braking system requires adjustment.
wheel arches starting to corrode.
Battery insecure
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
surface corrosion to underside & sills.
Air bag light on.
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Air bag light on.
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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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P259 DBS is a 1997 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P259 DBS, 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 P259 DBS registered?
P259 DBS is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 25 February 1997.
Is P259 DBS safe to buy?
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