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R416 MGC

1997 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,579 mi
Last recorded117,579 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2008 117,579 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 117,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both head lamp adjusters slightly worn

Pass 15 May 2007 107,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2006 100,345 miles

all 4 tyres require replacement in the near future

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 MGC is a 1997 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MGC, 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 R416 MGC registered?

R416 MGC is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R416 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R416 MGC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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