MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,386 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS
n/s/r tail light cracked
srs light on in dash
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P142 XGA is a 1997 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P142 XGA, 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 P142 XGA registered?
P142 XGA is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 23 May 1997.
Is P142 XGA safe to buy?
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