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P124 VNW

1997 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,735 mi
Last recorded56,735 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 VNW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 56,735 miles

Gearbox noisy in operation.

Handbrake cable will require adjustment in coming months.

Offside rear tyre has a nail in the inner tread, and the tyre pressure is low.also worn close to minimum tread depth.

Rear wiper blade rubber has deteriorated.

Several L.E.D lights are not functioning on the centre rear brake lamp.

Spare wheel, tyre deflated.

Fail 28 Sep 2009 56,735 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Engine coolant below minimum level.

Gearbox noisy in operation.

Handbrake cable will require adjustment in coming months.

Offside rear tyre has a nail in the inner tread, and the tyre pressure is low.also worn close to minimum tread depth.

Rear wiper blade rubber has deteriorated.

Several L.E.D lights are not functioning on the centre rear brake lamp.

Spare wheel, tyre deflated.

Fail 25 Sep 2008 52,450 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 52,450 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 49,649 miles

Airbag warning light on

Nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyres worn on outer edge

Windscreen washers weak

rear wiper blade rubber worn

Fail 19 Sep 2006 48,759 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front tyre beginning to wear on outside tread

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 48,759 miles

Nearside front tyre beginning to wear on outside tread

Pass 23 Sep 2005 47,737 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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P124 VNW is a 1997 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P124 VNW, 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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P124 VNW is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 28 June 1997.

Is P124 VNW safe to buy?

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