1997 Rover 214 1.4L Petrol · PBM 1H
1997 Rover 214 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31/01/1997. Recorded mileage 54,901 miles. MOT valid until 13/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 214
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1396cc
PBM 1H Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 54,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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PBM 1H Mileage History
- 07/07/202353,805 mi
- 07/04/202554,357 mi+552 mi
- 07/04/202554,357 mi
- 09/04/202654,900 mi+543 mi
- 15/04/202654,901 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 395 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PBM 1H 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 (PBM 1H) between July 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 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: Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). 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 Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Wheel cylinder leaking, (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))”.
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