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P232 VTC

1997 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,216 mi
Last recorded87,216 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP232 VTC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 87,216 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 87,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s & n/s front/middle/rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 80,399 miles

rear brake imbalance n/s low

Pass 28 May 2014 75,594 miles

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

nsf side wall perished

sills starting to corrode

Fail 6 May 2014 75,350 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

sills starting to corrode

Pass 1 May 2013 70,138 miles

both front wipers splitting on ends but still clearing screen

Pass 23 Apr 2012 67,385 miles

24% rear brake inbalance

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2011 64,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2010 59,354 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 59,354 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 57,233 miles

corrosion nearside & offside mid floors

slight play offside of steering

Pass 24 Apr 2008 55,652 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 54,966 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 54,002 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight dampness to offside steering rack end.

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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P232 VTC is a 1997 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P232 VTC, 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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P232 VTC is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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