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P122 NVC

1997 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,206 mi
Last recorded81,206 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 NVC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 81,206 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 81,200 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 80,209 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 80,200 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 79,479 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 79,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 77,091 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 77,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 73,658 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 70,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 NVC is a 1997 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NVC, 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.

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What year was P122 NVC registered?

P122 NVC is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 21 January 1997.

Is P122 NVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P122 NVC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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