MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,336 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
interior mirror damaged nail in n/side rear tyre
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
interior mirror damaged nail in n/side rear tyre
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear wash wipe inop
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear wash wipe inop
rear wash wipe inop
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear wash wipe inop
Oil leak
underside has slight corrosion
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R397 GEC is a 1997 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 R397 GEC, 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 R397 GEC registered?
R397 GEC is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 27 August 1997.
Is R397 GEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R397 GEC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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