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P264 VNW

1997 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,070 mi
Last recorded137,070 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP264 VNW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 137,070 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 137,042 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres slightly perished

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 134,293 miles

Both front outer drive shaft gaiters slighty deteriorated.

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

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

Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2008 123,235 miles

Both front outer drive sharft gaiters cracked slightly.

Pass 25 Aug 2007 112,780 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 100,103 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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P264 VNW is a 1997 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P264 VNW, 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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P264 VNW is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 28 June 1997.

Is P264 VNW safe to buy?

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