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P125 HTS

1997 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2009
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,823 mi
Last recorded89,823 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 HTS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2008 89,823 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 76,442 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2006 68,907 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 63,639 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 63,639 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 63,639 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 63,639 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 HTS is a 1997 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HTS, 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 HTS registered?

P125 HTS is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is P125 HTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P125 HTS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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