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P133 GRC

1997 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,855 mi
Last recorded89,855 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 GRC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 89,855 miles

Engine noisy when cold,reluctant to start & struggled to reach emissions test pass

Power steering rack pipes very badly corroded & appear very frail

Rear brake pipes to cylinders corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2009 89,855 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Engine noisy when cold,reluctant to start & struggled to reach emission test pass

Power steering rack pipes very badly corroded & appear very frail

Rear brake pipes to cylinders corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2008 86,393 miles

Power steering pipes corroding badly.

Fail 19 Nov 2008 86,393 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust shield loose and rattling.

Power steering pipes corroding badly.

Pass 26 Nov 2007 81,570 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 81,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 76,212 miles

Front number plate slightly discoloured.

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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P133 GRC is a 1997 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P133 GRC, 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 P133 GRC registered?

P133 GRC is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P133 GRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P133 GRC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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