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P129 GVV

1997 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

78,145 mi
Last recorded78,145 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 GVV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 78,145 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 78,145 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 78,054 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 78,053 miles

Emissions not tested all readings high and engine sounding rough (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 77,864 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 77,863 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 77,552 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 77,545 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 62% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 77,203 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 77,190 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2017 76,614 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 76,613 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement hand brake cable siezed (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement cable and shoes binding (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 75,850 miles

Rear brakes could be better,

Fail 18 Jul 2016 75,850 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brakes could be better,

Pass 21 Jul 2015 74,636 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 74,639 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 73,163 miles

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

o/side rear brake binding slightly,

Fail 17 Jul 2014 73,159 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

o/side rear brake binding slightly,

Pass 19 Jul 2013 71,877 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 71,877 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear hand and foot brake needs attention

Pass 16 Jul 2012 69,813 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 67,608 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 67,598 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 64,895 miles

front pads worn and binding slightly, rear ind lamps not yellow enough

Pass 24 Jun 2009 61,928 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 58,742 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 58,742 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 56,315 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 53,304 miles

N/S/F N/S/R TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

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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P129 GVV is a 1997 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 P129 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.

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P129 GVV is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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