MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,004 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear silencer outer skin corroded
Nearside Rear child seat fitted
Offside play in inner rack joint
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside indicator colour slightly faded
rear silencer outer skin corroded
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
All tyres cracking
High level brake light not working
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Radiator corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Sils corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
All tyres cracking
High level brake light not working
Nearside front brakes lightly binding
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Radiator corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Sils corroded
High level brake light not working
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Radiator corroded
Tyres lightly cracking
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Cat heat sheild loose
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear washer pipe split
play in steering rack
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
play in steering rack
slight play in offside track rod
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P897 HJW is a 1996 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 1996 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 78,320 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 P897 HJW, 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 30 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P897 HJW registered?
P897 HJW is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 24 November 1996.
Is P897 HJW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P897 HJW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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