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R423 JTE

1997 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,350 mi
Last recorded98,350 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR423 JTE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 98,350 miles

both front anti roll bar links, bushes splitting

both rear trailing arms front bushes perishing

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

some corrosion to both rear chassis and rear floorpans

some corrosion to brake pipes in places

some corrosion to fuel tank

some offside steering rack play

Fail 6 Nov 2012 98,350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both front anti roll bar links, bushes splitting

both rear trailing arms front bushes perishing

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

some corrosion to both rear chassis and rear floorpans

some corrosion to brake pipes in places

some corrosion to fuel tank

some offside steering rack play

Pass 10 Nov 2011 94,510 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion to front and rear brake pipes in various places - recommned replace soon

corrosion to sills

perishing to rear subframe bushes

some o/s/f steering rack/rod play

Fail 7 Nov 2011 94,504 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion to front and rear brake pipes in various places - recommned replace soon

corrosion to sills

perishing to rear subframe bushes

some o/s/f steering rack/rod play

Pass 12 Nov 2010 90,094 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion to sills/wheel arches

corrosion to various brake pipes in places

some o/s/f steering rack/rod play

Fail 8 Nov 2010 90,089 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion to sills/wheel arches

corrosion to various brake pipes in places

some o/s/f steering rack/rod play

Pass 10 Nov 2009 85,121 miles

o/s/f shocker sweating

slight corrosion o/s/r sill/wheel arch

slight o/s + n/s steering rod/rack play

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 6 Nov 2008 80,687 miles

exhaust getting weak in places, slight blow from front pipe

slight offside steering rack/rod play

some surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 13 Nov 2007 77,528 miles

corrosion starting to some brake pipes

exhaust front pipe slightly blowing - weak

radiator weak

slight o/s steering rack play

sump corroding

v.slight pas fluid leak

Pass 6 Nov 2006 71,132 miles

corrosion starting- nearside floor

offside front tyre inner edge worn to limit

slight offside steering play

slight wear - nearside front tyre inner edge

sump corroding

surface corrosion - various brake pipes

sweating- power steering pump/pipe area

Pass 16 Nov 2005 64,715 miles

clutch pedal rubber split

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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R423 JTE is a 1997 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R423 JTE, 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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R423 JTE is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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