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L7 ENO

1997 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

19,907 mi
Last recorded19,907 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 ENO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 19,907 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 19,898 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 19,713 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 19,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 19,232 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 19,009 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 19,009 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 18,475 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 17,719 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 17,719 miles

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

Front Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre showing age

Pass 28 Aug 2008 17,164 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 17,164 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 16,549 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 15,877 miles

o/s/r brake performance low

Pass 30 Aug 2005 14,424 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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L7 ENO is a 1997 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L7 ENO, 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 L7 ENO registered?

L7 ENO is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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