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P130 WAB

1997 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,395 mi
Last recorded79,395 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 WAB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 79,395 miles

all 3 wiper blades split

both outer cills starting to corrode

offside rear service brake reading poor

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2009 77,205 miles

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 20 Jun 2008 75,325 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 72,298 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 72,291 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 67,181 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 WAB is a 1997 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WAB, 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 WAB registered?

P130 WAB is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 5 March 1997.

Is P130 WAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P130 WAB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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