Yes, P356 ABV is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 August 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for P356 ABV?

The MOT for P356 ABV is valid and due for renewal on or before 20 August 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of P356 ABV?

The recorded mileage for P356 ABV is 50,347 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P356 ABV ULEZ compliant?

No, P356 ABV does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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1997 Rover 214 1.4L Petrol · P356 ABV

P356 ABV

1997 Rover 214 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 50,347 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/08/2027.

Make & Model: ROVER 214
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
MOT Status: Valid until 20/08/2026
Road Tax: Taxed (01/08/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 50,347 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 20/08/2026

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/08/2027

Mileage: 50,347 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1396cc

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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)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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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.

P356 ABV MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 2 Sept 2026, 00:12

MOT Analysis

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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”.

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