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P152 BCT

1997 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,904 mi
Last recorded78,904 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP152 BCT
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 78,904 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 73,720 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 73,720 miles

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

175/65/14 X4

DENT ON/IN NSF WING

NOISE FROM REAR BRAKES WHEN APPLIED

RADIATOR BADLY WORN/CORRODED-MONITOR

SERVICE APPEARS TO BE REQUIRED

T/BELT-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 9 Jul 2008 67,976 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 67,976 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 63,374 miles

175/65/14 X4

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTSIDE "TRACKING?"

PBT--PODOT

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER S/CORR

Pass 20 Jul 2006 60,766 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 60,766 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 56,626 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 56,626 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P152 BCT is a 1997 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P152 BCT, 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 P152 BCT registered?

P152 BCT is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P152 BCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P152 BCT shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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