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R413 BNA

1997 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,991 mi
Last recorded23,991 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR413 BNA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 23,991 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 10 Sep 2012 23,330 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 23,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 22,596 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 22,585 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 21,890 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 21,890 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 20,552 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 19,876 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 18,623 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 18,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 17,376 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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R413 BNA is a 1997 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R413 BNA, 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 R413 BNA registered?

R413 BNA is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R413 BNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R413 BNA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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