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P265 ONO

1997 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,810 mi
Last recorded55,810 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 ONO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 55,810 miles

catalytic converter slow to reach operating temperature

n/side rear tyre worn low

o/side rear footbrake performance low

o/side rear wheel slight binding

rear fog light switch weak

slight fluid loss on o/side front inner wing

srs light on dash

Fail 3 Aug 2009 55,810 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

catalytic converter slow to reach operating temperature

n/sidec rear tyre slight mishaped

o/side rear footbrake performance low

o/side rear wheel slight binding

rear fog light switch weak

slight fluid loss on o/side front inner wing

srs light on dash

Pass 18 Jun 2008 55,253 miles

front wipers poor

n/side rear tyre slight mishaped

o/side rear brake slight holding on on rbt

Fail 17 Jun 2008 55,233 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers poor

n/side rear tyre slight mishaped

o/side rear brake slight holding on on rbt

Pass 12 Jun 2007 52,599 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 46,778 miles

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

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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P265 ONO is a 1997 Rover 214 in White 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 P265 ONO, 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 P265 ONO registered?

P265 ONO is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is P265 ONO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P265 ONO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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