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P260 VBE

1997 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,858 mi
Last recorded128,858 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP260 VBE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 128,858 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 128,858 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2008 124,958 miles

OSR Light cluster damaged but not affecting operation

Pass 1 Jun 2007 119,084 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs are turning white.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Difficult to get vehicle through emissions test.

High level brake light has bulbs not working.

N/S/F brake is slightly binding on.

N/S/F seatbelt webbing is slightly damaged where protective trim is missing.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F tyre is on 2.5mm.

O/S/R lamp cluster is damaged.

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

Power steering hoses in engine bay are weeping.

Slight play in O/S inner rack joint.

Fail 30 May 2007 119,084 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Both rear indicator bulbs are turning white.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

High level brake light has some bulbs not working.

N/S/F brake is slightly binding on.

N/S/F seatbelt webbing slightly damaged where protective trim missing.

N/S/F tyre is on 2 - 2.5mm.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F tyre is on 2.5mm.

O/S/R lamp cluster is damaged.

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

Power steering hoses in engine bay are weeping.

Pass 15 May 2006 110,269 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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P260 VBE is a 1997 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P260 VBE, 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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P260 VBE is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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