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R415 FVE

1997 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,701 mi
Last recorded118,701 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 FVE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 118,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both rear wheel arches starting to rust

damage to front bumper

damage to n/s/front wheel arch

o/s/rear tyre started to crack

Fail 16 Jun 2010 118,684 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both rear wheel arches starting to rust

damage to front bumper

damage to n/s/front wheel arch

o/s/rear tyre started to crack

Pass 11 May 2009 111,953 miles

both outer c.v boots perished

large amount of travel on handbrake

power steering pump damp

power steering reservoir low on fluid

rear silencer and front pipe corroded

supply pipes to rear wheel cylinders corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2008 106,562 miles

Advise all rear brake pipes corroded

Advise brake fluid level low

Advise front tyres nearly bald on raised tread

Advise power steering pump leaking

Fail 5 Jun 2008 106,518 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Advise all rear brake pipes corroded

Advise brake fluid level low

Advise front tyres nearly bald on raised tread

Advise power steering pump leaking

Pass 16 Jun 2007 100,714 miles

advise sump corroded †advise front pipe blowing

Pass 14 Jun 2006 95,236 miles

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

front brake pad low

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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R415 FVE 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 R415 FVE, 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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R415 FVE is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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