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P259 XAA

1997 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,096 mi
Last recorded106,096 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP259 XAA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 106,096 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wiper do not automaticaly park in the correct position.

Fail 6 Jul 2009 106,095 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

parking brake lever traval high.

wiper do not automaticaly park in the correct position.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 92,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate delaminating

slight movement o/s/f seat

Fail 7 Jul 2008 92,851 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate delaminating

slight movement o/s/f seat

Pass 20 Jun 2007 83,580 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 75,184 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 75,184 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 64,409 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 64,409 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 XAA is a 1997 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XAA, 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

How do I check the history of P259 XAA?

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What year was P259 XAA registered?

P259 XAA is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P259 XAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P259 XAA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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