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P164 UAG

1997 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,336 mi
Last recorded129,336 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 UAG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2009 129,336 miles

both rear indicators going white

co very slow to come within limits

hand brake excessive travel

ns rear brake poor effort

ns rear shock absorber lower bush worn

windscreen chipped zone B repaired?

Fail 10 Dec 2009 129,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear indicators going white

co very slow to come within limits

hand brake excessive travel

ns rear brake poor effort

ns rear shock absorber lower bush worn

windscreen chipped zone B repaired?

Pass 4 Dec 2008 124,925 miles

hand brake travel excessive

ns front tyre worn on inner edge

windscreen chipped zone B less than 40mm

windscreen wipers do not park

Fail 4 Dec 2008 124,925 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

hand brake travel excessive

ns front tyre worn on inner edge

windscreen chipped zone B less than 40mm

windscreen wipers do not park

Pass 10 Dec 2007 119,426 miles

hand brake travel excessive

centre stop light 1 led inop

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

ns front wheel rim damaged on inner edge

windscreen chipped zone B less than 40mm

Fail 10 Dec 2007 119,426 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre stop light 1 led inop

hand brake travel excessive

ns front wheel rim damaged on inner edge

windscreen chipped zone B less than 40mm

Pass 19 Dec 2006 112,152 miles

CHIP IN OS OF FRONT WINDSCREEN . OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

NSR TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT . OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST.

Pass 19 Dec 2005 107,525 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P164 UAG is a 1997 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P164 UAG, 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 P164 UAG registered?

P164 UAG is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P164 UAG safe to buy?

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