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N964 EKO

1997 Rover 214

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,459 mi
Last recorded101,459 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN964 EKO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 101,459 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 100,011 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 98,714 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 12,455 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 97,727 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 96,282 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 95,591 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 93,639 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 92,122 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 88,502 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 86,935 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 86,933 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 83,416 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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N964 EKO is a 1997 Rover 214 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N964 EKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N964 EKO registered?

N964 EKO is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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The MOT history for N964 EKO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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