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M20 NER

1997 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

38,230 mi
Last recorded38,230 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 NER
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 38,230 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sil (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 31,545 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 31,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 31,426 miles

Both outer sills corroded.

Pass 9 May 2014 31,056 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 May 2014 31,056 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 30,283 miles

outter sills surface rust

Fail 17 Apr 2013 30,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s wiper split at far end

outter sills surface rust

Pass 21 May 2012 29,608 miles

o/s wiper judders slightly

underbody surface rusty

Pass 16 May 2011 28,693 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear wheel arches slightly rusty

Fail 16 May 2011 28,690 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear wheel arches slightly rusty

Pass 21 May 2010 27,733 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 27,729 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 26,842 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 25,921 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 24,850 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 23,861 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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M20 NER is a 1997 Rover 214 in Green 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 M20 NER, 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 M20 NER registered?

M20 NER is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 23 June 1997.

Is M20 NER safe to buy?

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