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P122 GRC

1997 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,034 mi
Last recorded89,034 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 GRC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2010 89,034 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 85,876 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 82,467 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 82,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

n/s/rear tyre badly cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2007 78,753 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 78,082 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 78,082 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P122 GRC is a 1997 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P122 GRC, 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

How do I check the history of P122 GRC?

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What year was P122 GRC registered?

P122 GRC is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P122 GRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P122 GRC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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