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P136 SCV

1997 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,186 mi
Last recorded73,186 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 SCV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 73,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 70,254 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 70,254 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsr tyre perrished

Pass 13 Jan 2012 67,232 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 63,137 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 59,457 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 55,909 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 52,912 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 49,393 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2006 45,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 45,358 miles

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

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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P136 SCV is a 1997 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P136 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 P136 SCV registered?

P136 SCV is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P136 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P136 SCV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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