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R414 EEC

1997 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,369 mi
Last recorded72,369 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 EEC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 72,369 miles

corosion starting on sills

fr bumper damaged

o/s fr damper has slight oil leak

o/s fr tyre worn

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 72,283 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

fr bumper damaged not sharp edge

general corosion starting on sills and steps,cat tested

o/s fr damper has an oil leak

o/s fr tyre worn

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 63,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 61,503 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 58,248 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 55,623 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 52,705 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 49,227 miles

n/s/r tyre wall cracked but not exposing cords

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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R414 EEC is a 1997 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R414 EEC, 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 R414 EEC registered?

R414 EEC is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R414 EEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R414 EEC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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