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P128 XUM

1997 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,580 mi
Last recorded83,580 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 XUM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2007 83,580 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 75,275 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 75,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 65,123 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall splitting

parking brake reserve travel

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 XUM is a 1997 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P128 XUM, 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

How do I check the history of P128 XUM?

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What year was P128 XUM registered?

P128 XUM is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P128 XUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P128 XUM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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