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P262 WDG

1997 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,559 mi
Last recorded58,559 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 58,559 miles

'SRS' airbag lamp on

brake pipes greased

chip to windscreen

handbrake travel

most metal brake pipes corroding

one bulb out on centre brake lamp

outer sills corroding

wiper blades parking incorrectly

Fail 3 Sep 2009 58,555 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

'SRS' airbag lamp on

chip to windscreen

handbrake travel

most metal brake pipes corroding

one bulb out on centre brake light

outer sills corroding

wiper blades parking incorrectly

Pass 27 Aug 2008 53,383 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 49,244 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 49,244 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 46,120 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 46,120 miles

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

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 WDG is a 1997 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WDG, 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 P262 WDG registered?

P262 WDG is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P262 WDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P262 WDG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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