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P259 TPW

1997 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,079 mi
Last recorded52,079 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP259 TPW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 52,079 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 49,307 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 46,016 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 42,398 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 38,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 33,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 28,325 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 26,831 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 23,356 miles

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

rear exhaust back box corroded

slight power steering leak from both rack gaitors

Pass 2 Jun 2017 22,969 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 22,446 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 22,446 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 22,100 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 22,100 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 21,551 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 21,050 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre outer wall perrished

offside rear tyre outer wall perrished

slight oil mist steering rack boot gaiters

Fail 30 May 2013 21,049 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake pads starting to get low

long handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre outer wall perrished

offside rear tyre outer wall perrished

slight oil mist steering rack boot gaiters

Pass 6 Jun 2012 20,708 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

slight weep from steering rack

Pass 8 Jun 2011 20,232 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 19,831 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 19,251 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 18,730 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 17,967 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 17,498 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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P259 TPW is a 1997 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TPW, 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 TPW registered?

P259 TPW is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is P259 TPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P259 TPW shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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