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R341 BFS

1997 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,531 mi
Last recorded78,531 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR341 BFS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 78,531 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 78,520 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 75,174 miles

Both front tyres are unevenly worn.

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 75,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front tyres are unevenly worn.

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 71,698 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 71,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 68,259 miles

Offside front brake disc splash shield corroded.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 63,752 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 58,757 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 52,711 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 46,028 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 46,028 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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R341 BFS is a 1997 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R341 BFS, 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 R341 BFS registered?

R341 BFS is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R341 BFS safe to buy?

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