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R399 BEC

1997 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,268 mi
Last recorded113,268 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 BEC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 113,268 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

body damage

outer sills corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 111,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

front body damage

Fail 12 Sep 2014 111,309 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

front body damage

Pass 14 Sep 2013 109,569 miles

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

damage to front of vehicle

Fail 31 Aug 2013 109,516 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

damage to front of vehicle

Pass 13 Aug 2012 107,775 miles

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

damage to front

exhaust heat sheild losse

Pass 27 Aug 2011 106,390 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 102,683 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 94,800 miles

rear tyres and o/s/f tyre perished and cracked

Fail 28 Jul 2009 94,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres and o/s/f tyre perished and cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2008 90,931 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 86,870 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 82,513 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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R399 BEC is a 1997 Rover 214 in Red 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 R399 BEC, 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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R399 BEC is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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