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R399 DSF

1997 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,504 mi
Last recorded88,504 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 DSF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2008 88,504 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 79,423 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 79,423 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2006 73,058 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 73,058 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 65,385 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 65,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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 DSF is a 1997 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R399 DSF, 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 R399 DSF registered?

R399 DSF is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R399 DSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R399 DSF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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