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P263 WGK

1997 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,889 mi
Last recorded93,889 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 WGK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2010 93,889 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 93,344 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 86,272 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pedal slightly spongy

N/S/F outer sill quite corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 86,271 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Battery insecure

Both front brake discs quite corroded

N/S/F outer sill quite corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering noisey on full lock

Pass 5 Oct 2007 80,592 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 74,027 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 62,670 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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P263 WGK is a 1997 Rover 214 in Silver 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 P263 WGK, 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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P263 WGK is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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