1997 Rover 214 1.4L Petrol · P247 YYG
1997 Rover 214 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 119,795 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2009.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 214
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29 May 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,795 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P247 YYG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/04/2008
- 119,795 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P247 YYG Mileage History
- 04/04/2006145,682 mi
- 03/04/2007147,692 mi+2,010 mi
- 11/04/2008119,795 mi-27,897 mi
- 11/04/2008119,795 mi
Average of roughly -12,810 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P247 YYG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 214 (P247 YYG) between April 2006 and April 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 April 2008 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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