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P123 LKW

1997 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,051 mi
Last recorded107,051 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 LKW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2008 107,051 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 107,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 19 Jan 2007 97,310 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

corrosion on both rear wheel brake pipes/border line to fail

corrosion on o/s front to rear brake pipe at rear/border line to fail

corrosion started on sills at rear

high level brake lamp--1 bulb inoperative

o/s screenwasher aim slightly low

o/s/f brake pads low

slight play/wear in o/s steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2007 97,310 miles

corrosion on both rear wheel brake pipes/border line to fail

corrosion on o/s front to rear brake pipe at rear/border line to fail

corrosion started on sills at rear

high level brake lamp--1 bulb inoperative

o/s screenwasher aim slightly low

o/s/f brake pads low

slight play/wear in o/s steering rack

Pass 13 Jan 2006 87,573 miles

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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P123 LKW is a 1997 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P123 LKW, 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 P123 LKW registered?

P123 LKW is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P123 LKW safe to buy?

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