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R423 MFM

1997 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,193 mi
Last recorded40,193 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR423 MFM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2012 40,193 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 37,629 miles

nearside rear brake slight brake bind

Pass 7 Dec 2010 35,544 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 33,432 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 31,650 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 29,044 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 27,226 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 24,236 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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R423 MFM is a 1997 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MFM, 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 R423 MFM registered?

R423 MFM is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 13 December 1997.

Is R423 MFM safe to buy?

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