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P125 GVV

1997 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,575 mi
Last recorded49,575 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 GVV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 49,575 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 49,513 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 39,491 miles

Oil leak

light corrotion underbody

Pass 12 Apr 2013 35,977 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 8 Apr 2013 35,975 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Mar 2012 33,784 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 33,776 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 33,768 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 33,749 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside outer sill has slight corrosion

one high level brake light not working

Pass 7 Aug 2006 32,547 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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P125 GVV is a 1997 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P125 GVV, 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

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What year was P125 GVV registered?

P125 GVV is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 6 February 1997.

Is P125 GVV safe to buy?

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