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P172 SBM

1997 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,239 mi
Last recorded83,239 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 SBM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 83,239 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 83,230 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 83,026 miles

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

SRS light on

both outer sills corroded in places

Pass 26 Jul 2011 82,714 miles

Oil leak

both outer sills corroded in places

srs light on

whining noise from drive/timing belt area

Pass 28 Jul 2010 82,351 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 82,351 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer tailpipe corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2009 82,013 miles

Airbag (SRS) warning light on.

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 82,010 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Airbag (SRS) warning light on.

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 80,821 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 77,753 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 72,547 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 72,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 SBM is a 1997 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P172 SBM, 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 SBM registered?

P172 SBM is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P172 SBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 SBM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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