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P125 DFP

1997 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,732 mi
Last recorded65,732 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 DFP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 65,732 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 65,732 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 65,587 miles

corrosion affecting offside and nearside outer sills

Pass 13 Jan 2009 65,120 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 64,433 miles

slight wear in o/s steering rack

Fail 22 Jan 2008 64,433 miles

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

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

slight in o/s steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2007 63,448 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 60,877 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 60,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P125 DFP is a 1997 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P125 DFP, 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 P125 DFP registered?

P125 DFP is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P125 DFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P125 DFP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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