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P259 MOO

1997 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,163 mi
Last recorded85,163 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP259 MOO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 85,163 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 85,163 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 83,298 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing inner edges

slight brake bind both rears

Pass 23 Jun 2008 80,670 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 78,761 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 78,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 75,858 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 70,100 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leaking

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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P259 MOO is a 1997 Rover 214 in White 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 P259 MOO, 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 P259 MOO registered?

P259 MOO is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P259 MOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P259 MOO 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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