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P130 UPP

1997 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

126,733 mi
Last recorded126,733 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 UPP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 126,733 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 120,312 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 116,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 122,754 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 112,743 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 105,933 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 94,807 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 133,834 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 76,711 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 69,348 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 60,426 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 May 2008 50,585 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 39,852 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 30,567 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 21,269 miles

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 UPP is a 1997 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 UPP, 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 UPP registered?

P130 UPP is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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