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R416 CGN

1997 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,744 mi
Last recorded67,744 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR416 CGN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2012 67,744 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre slight tear

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 67,744 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear tyre slight tear

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 64,693 miles

nearside rear tyre slight tear

Pass 13 Jul 2010 61,415 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 57,629 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 53,367 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 53,367 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 49,665 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 44,511 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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R416 CGN is a 1997 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R416 CGN, 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

How do I check the history of R416 CGN?

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What year was R416 CGN registered?

R416 CGN is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 23 August 1997.

Is R416 CGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R416 CGN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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