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P130 SNG

1997 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,832 mi
Last recorded67,832 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 SNG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 67,832 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2015 67,703 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 61,357 miles

botn off side wheel arches starting to corrode

exhaust front pipe starting to corrode

Pass 8 Jul 2013 53,292 miles

radiator starting to corrode

Pass 2 Jul 2012 47,682 miles

both rear wheel arches and outer sills corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2012 47,682 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both rear wheel arches and outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 41,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers side outer sill and rear wheel arch starting to corrode

exhaust tail pipe getting worn

Pass 20 Jul 2010 35,256 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 31,090 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 31,067 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 26,315 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 21,371 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 16,373 miles

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

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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P130 SNG is a 1997 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P130 SNG, 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 P130 SNG registered?

P130 SNG is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P130 SNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P130 SNG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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