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R417 NOJ

1997 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,681 mi
Last recorded54,681 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR417 NOJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 54,681 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 53,625 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 53,625 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 52,172 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 50,578 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 48,455 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 46,111 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 43,699 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 40,968 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R417 NOJ is a 1997 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R417 NOJ, 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 R417 NOJ registered?

R417 NOJ is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 18 December 1997.

Is R417 NOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R417 NOJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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