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P78 HAO

1997 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,368 mi
Last recorded73,368 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP78 HAO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 73,368 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 63,103 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 63,103 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 55,036 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 55,036 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 50,809 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 50,566 miles

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

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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P78 HAO 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 71.4%.

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 P78 HAO, 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 P78 HAO registered?

P78 HAO is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 17 May 1997.

Is P78 HAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P78 HAO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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