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MKZ 1883

1997 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,868 mi
Last recorded72,868 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKZ 1883
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 72,868 miles

car been modified

exhaust slightly deteriated and slight blow

slight play o/s track rod end

slight play rack ends

srs air bag light on

various bits of corrosion under car

Pass 22 Dec 2009 97,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres have slight wear to edges

slight binding detected in o/s/f wheel

slight play in o/s steering

Fail 22 Dec 2009 97,608 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front tyres have slight wear to edges

slight binding detected in o/s/f wheel

slight play in o/s steering

Pass 5 Dec 2008 93,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 93,280 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 86,206 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 86,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 82,689 miles

outer sill protectors fitted not alowing an inspection of outer sills.

Pass 2 Dec 2005 75,249 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 75,249 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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MKZ 1883 is a 1997 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MKZ 1883, 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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MKZ 1883 is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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