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P135 SNG

1997 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,157 mi
Last recorded52,157 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 SNG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 52,157 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge of the tread

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint rubber boot split

power steering belt deteriorated

power steering fluid level below the min mark

Fail 1 Sep 2009 52,155 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge of the tread

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint rubber boot split

power steering belt deteriorated

power steering fluid level below the min mark

Pass 4 Jun 2008 47,663 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 43,678 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 38,522 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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P135 SNG is a 1997 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P135 SNG, 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 P135 SNG registered?

P135 SNG is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 2 July 1997.

Is P135 SNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P135 SNG shows 5 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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