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P172 GSP

1997 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,802 mi
Last recorded78,802 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 GSP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 78,802 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front disks are slightly warped

offside and nearside front seat belts are damaged

offside rear indicator lamp is damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2011 78,802 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front disks are slightly warped

offside and nearside front seat belts are damaged

offside rear indicator lamp is damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2010 71,635 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 71,635 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 68,106 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 65,187 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 65,181 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 59,596 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 52,687 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 52,666 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P172 GSP 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 P172 GSP, 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 P172 GSP registered?

P172 GSP is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 15 March 1997.

Is P172 GSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 GSP 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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