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P130 XGA

1997 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,776 mi
Last recorded128,776 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 128,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

welding work done on offside outer sill not very tidy

Pass 13 Dec 2010 117,056 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 116,998 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 107,103 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 10,700 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 96,586 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 96,583 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)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 85,782 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 76,570 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 76,570 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 67,742 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 67,742 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 XGA is a 1997 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P130 XGA, 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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P130 XGA is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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