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P128 LGM

1997 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,440 mi
Last recorded49,440 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 LGM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2009 49,440 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 47,294 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 45,258 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 45,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 39,863 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 39,863 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 36,417 miles

front tyres wearing on edges. †n/s/r trye worn on outer edge. †

wear to front discs. †o/s/r shock absorber damp. †smear from wipers. †surface corrosion to various brake pipes. †

Fail 20 Feb 2006 36,417 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres wearing on edges. †n/s/r trye worn on outer edge. †

wear to front discs. †o/s/r shock absorber damp. †smear from wipers. †surface corrosion to various brake pipes. †

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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P128 LGM is a 1997 Rover 214 in Silver 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 P128 LGM, 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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P128 LGM is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P128 LGM safe to buy?

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