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MIB 6843

1997 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,263 mi
Last recorded69,263 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIB 6843
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 69,263 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 62,398 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 60,324 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 54,192 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 49,373 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 44,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 34,135 miles

damage on alloys dents and scratchers on bodywork wipers starting to split oil on steering pipes and engine

tapping on engine rear tyres cracking exhaust corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2010 27,201 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 27,199 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 24,512 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

The is slight age cracking in the thread of the rear tyres

There is slight cracking in the o/s front tyre inner wall

Pass 25 Sep 2008 22,317 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

O/S/F, O/S/R and the N/S/R tyre walls are cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2007 20,228 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 20,228 miles

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

Coolant leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 18,450 miles

All the same advisory notice still apply from original test number 131118366220

Fail 25 Sep 2006 18,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

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

O/S/R and the O/S/F tyre walls cracked

Slight fluid leak from the steering rack and the fluid reservoir.

Pass 11 Oct 2005 16,227 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre has been repaired on the inside edge of the tread. (advise replacement)

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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MIB 6843 is a 1997 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MIB 6843, 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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MIB 6843 is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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