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P134 SCV

1997 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,210 mi
Last recorded81,210 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 SCV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 81,210 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 81,210 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 67,691 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 56,153 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 32,712 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 31,461 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 31,461 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 26,919 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 21,423 miles

front and rear tyres perished

rear silencer rusted

Pass 9 Mar 2006 20,916 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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P134 SCV is a 1997 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P134 SCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P134 SCV registered?

P134 SCV is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P134 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P134 SCV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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