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R418 OJW

1997 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,650 mi
Last recorded45,650 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 OJW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 45,650 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 45,219 miles

high rise stop light not working

nearside rear number plate light dim

Pass 3 Aug 2015 44,591 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 43,929 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 43,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 42,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 41,448 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near and off side rear tyres are perished

Pass 16 Aug 2010 40,557 miles

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

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

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 28 Jul 2009 39,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 39,337 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 38,191 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 36,978 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 35,411 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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R418 OJW is a 1997 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R418 OJW, 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

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What year was R418 OJW registered?

R418 OJW is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R418 OJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R418 OJW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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