MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,971 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both number plates deteriorating.
Both rear shock absorber lower mounting bushes worn.
Both rear tyres cracking in tread.
Front brake pads worn low.
Handbrake will need adjusting soon.
High level brake light only partially working.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside door mirror in poor condition.
Offside front door step area rusty.
Offside front seat belt starting to fray.
Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.
Both number plates deteriorating.
Both rear shock absorber lower mounting bushes worn.
Both rear tyres cracking in tread.
Front brake pads worn low.
Handbrake will need adjusting soon.
High level brake light only partially working.
Offside door mirror in poor condition.
Offside front door step area rusty.
Offside front seat belt starting to fray.
Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.
Baby seat fitted to offside rear.
Both front antiroll bar drop link bushes cracking slightly.
Both number plates deteriorating.
Front brake pads worn low.
Handbrake will need adjusting soon.
High level brake light only partially working.
Offside front door step area rusty.
Offside front seat belt fraying.
Steering rack slightly damp.
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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 SDL is a 1996 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 SDL, 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 SDL registered?
P897 SDL is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 27 August 1996.
Is P897 SDL safe to buy?
The MOT history for P897 SDL 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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