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R422 OJW

1997 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,305 mi
Last recorded74,305 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 OJW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 74,305 miles

nearside front shock damp

oil around power steering resevoir area

one high level stop light inoperative

signs of oil around nearside rack boot

Fail 17 Dec 2009 74,305 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

nearside front shock damp

nearside outer constant velocity boot perishing

note/oil level was very low

oil around power steering resevoir area

one high level stop light inoperative

signs of oil around nearside rack boot

slight bind to nearside front brake

Pass 13 Dec 2008 68,371 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 62,957 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 57,491 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 51,712 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 51,712 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 5 Oct 2005 51,649 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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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R422 OJW is a 1997 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R422 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 R422 OJW registered?

R422 OJW is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R422 OJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R422 OJW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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