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P132 HTS

1997 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,603 mi
Last recorded84,603 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 HTS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 84,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 84,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 82,099 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 79,798 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 77,955 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 77,955 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 76,145 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 76,145 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 74,194 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 74,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 72,727 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 71,287 miles

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

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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P132 HTS 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 66.7%.

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 P132 HTS, 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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P132 HTS is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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