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P103 LGM

1997 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,690 mi
Last recorded70,690 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 LGM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 70,690 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 70,022 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 69,172 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 69,172 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 68,224 miles

radiator leaking

Pass 7 Nov 2007 66,969 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 65,000 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 63,453 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Rover 214?

Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
4,425
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
183,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,012
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 49,655
Brake pipe excessively corroded 42,958
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,016
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,983
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P103 LGM is a 1997 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 73,475 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 P103 LGM, 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 29 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P103 LGM registered?

P103 LGM is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P103 LGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P103 LGM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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