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P154 LVC

1997 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,973 mi
Last recorded108,973 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP154 LVC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 108,973 miles

blow from exhaust centre section

both rear flex hoses close to arch liners

corrosion on both outer sills

corrosion on both rear wheel arches

cracking on both outer CV gaiters

front number plate starting to fade

nearside rear shock absorber weeping

offside front shock absorber weeping near limit

Pass 19 May 2009 101,394 miles

both front outer cv boots perished

both front tyres close to legal limit

corrosion in both outersills

Pass 24 Apr 2008 93,392 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 83,023 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre worn to minimum

offside front tyre worn to minimum & bauld inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2007 83,023 miles

nearside front tyre worn to minimum

offside front tyre worn to minimum & bauld inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2006 79,072 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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P154 LVC is a 1997 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P154 LVC, 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 P154 LVC registered?

P154 LVC is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P154 LVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P154 LVC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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