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SCP 662X

1981 Rover 214

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,211 mi
Last recorded58,211 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCP 662X
MakeRover
Model214
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 58,211 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 57,013 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 54,960 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 52,487 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 49,346 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 45,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 45,753 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 40,152 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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SCP 662X is a 1981 Rover 214 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SCP 662X, 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 45 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SCP 662X?

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What year was SCP 662X registered?

SCP 662X is a 1981 Rover 214, first registered on 25 November 1981.

Is SCP 662X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCP 662X shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SCP 662X have outstanding finance?

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