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R396 MEH

1997 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

33,770 mi
Last recorded33,770 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 MEH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2013 33,770 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 33,770 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 32,698 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 29,106 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 22,465 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 21,630 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 21,353 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 21,150 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 20,583 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 20,244 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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R396 MEH is a 1997 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R396 MEH, 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 R396 MEH registered?

R396 MEH is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R396 MEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R396 MEH shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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