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R421 OJW

1997 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,557 mi
Last recorded130,557 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 OJW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 130,557 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 129,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake leaver loose / Offside sill starting to corrode

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 129,212 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake leaver loose / Offside sill starting to corrode

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 127,826 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 127,826 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 121,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 7 Nov 2008 109,143 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 98,476 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 98,320 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 81,625 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 63,049 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 63,049 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

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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R421 OJW is a 1997 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R421 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.

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What year was R421 OJW registered?

R421 OJW is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R421 OJW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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