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P262 JSR

1997 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,730 mi
Last recorded83,730 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 JSR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 83,730 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 83,729 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 78,523 miles

radiator getting worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chip in windscreen

Fail 28 May 2010 78,383 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chip in windscreen

radiator getting worn

Pass 29 May 2009 71,601 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 71,600 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 65,439 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 65,439 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 56,082 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 45,756 miles

BRAKE EFFORT LOW

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WALL CRACKED

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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P262 JSR is a 1997 Rover 214 in Blue 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 P262 JSR, 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 P262 JSR registered?

P262 JSR is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P262 JSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P262 JSR shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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