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P126 NMA

1997 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,020 mi
Last recorded58,020 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 NMA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2012 58,020 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 57,988 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 49,607 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

offside front mirror unit slightly damaged

offside rear tyre parished

Pass 14 Jun 2010 46,456 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 40,951 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 40,951 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 38,152 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag light on

Fail 30 Jun 2007 35,499 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag light staying on

Pass 30 Jun 2007 35,499 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag light staying on

Pass 19 Jun 2006 32,989 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 32,989 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions not checked will require testing to MOT standards after suitable repair/replacement.

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

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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P126 NMA is a 1997 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P126 NMA, 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 P126 NMA registered?

P126 NMA is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P126 NMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P126 NMA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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