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L1 GLN

1997 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,816 mi
Last recorded86,816 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 GLN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 86,816 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 86,351 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 85,805 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 84,143 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 81,887 miles

Floor pan dented

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2013 81,887 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Floor pan dented

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 81,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2012 81,848 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 81,507 miles

All 4 tyres showing cracks / wear

Near side & off side sill dented / damaged

Under body / engine bay covered by large under tray unable to inspect components

Water in nearside front head light

Fail 14 Apr 2011 81,507 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All 4 tyres showing cracks / wear

Near side & off side sill dented / damaged

Under body / engine bay covered by large under tray unable to inspect components

Water in nearside front head light

Pass 24 Feb 2010 80,427 miles

vehicle modified for rallying

Fail 23 Feb 2010 80,424 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

vehicle modified for rallying

Pass 2 Dec 2009 80,116 miles

vehicle modified for rallying

Pass 2 Feb 2009 75,922 miles

vehicle modified for rallying

Pass 19 Nov 2007 70,595 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 64,638 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 64,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L1 GLN is a 1997 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L1 GLN, 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 L1 GLN registered?

L1 GLN is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is L1 GLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 GLN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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