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R399 VRK

1997 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,872 mi
Last recorded96,872 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 VRK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 96,872 miles

exhaust very heavily corroded and blow on exhaust very near excessive

nearside rear sill very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front brake disc very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front coil springs very heavily corroded

oil leak around engine area very near excessive

Pass 5 Sep 2009 94,271 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

offside and nearside front coil springs heavily corroded

oil leak around engine area

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 30 Aug 2008 90,135 miles

Battery insecure

Brake lever damaged but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 85,980 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

slight play in both front steering rack joints

Fail 24 Aug 2007 85,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front brakes out of balance just in limits

o/s front brake pads getting low

slight binding o/s front wheel

slight play in both front steering rack joints

Fail 22 Jul 2006 79,106 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust heavily corroded

offside and nearside front brake disc heavily corroded

offside and nearside front coil springs heavily corroded

oil leak around engine and gearbox area

Pass 22 Jul 2006 79,106 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

offside and nearside front brake disc heavily corroded

offside and nearside front coil springs heavily corroded

oil leak around engine and gearbox area

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 VRK is a 1997 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R399 VRK registered?

R399 VRK is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R399 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R399 VRK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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