1997 Rover 214 1.4L Petrol · P356 ABV
1997 Rover 214 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 May 1997. Recorded mileage 50,347 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 214
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,347 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P356 ABV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
- 50,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P356 ABV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 214 (P356 ABV) between June 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ou”.
P356 ABV Mileage History
- 02/06/202338,698 mi
- 08/06/202338,704 mi+6 mi
- 26/06/202440,198 mi+1,494 mi
- 12/08/202550,346 mi+10,148 mi
- 22/08/202550,347 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,241 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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