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R341 DDL

1997 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,235 mi
Last recorded105,235 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 105,235 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2018 105,187 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 101,469 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak engine area

Pass 7 Jan 2016 97,424 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak power steering area

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 7 Jan 2016 97,424 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak power steering area

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Jan 2015 93,586 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 89,724 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 85,670 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2012 81,221 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side rear child seat fitted

oil leak engine area

wiper linkage poor

Fail 6 Jan 2012 81,169 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side rear child seat fitted

oil leak engine area

wiper linkage poor

Pass 7 Jan 2011 76,900 miles

rear number plate poor

Fail 30 Dec 2009 73,067 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear number plate poor

Pass 30 Dec 2009 73,067 miles

rear number plate poor

Pass 16 Dec 2008 69,783 miles

Coolant leak

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)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 66,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 62,601 miles

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

Oil leak

rear tyres perished in need of replacement

Pass 10 Jan 2006 58,079 miles

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

oil leak

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 DDL is a 1997 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R341 DDL, 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 DDL registered?

R341 DDL is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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