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R424 HEC

1997 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,546 mi
Last recorded87,546 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 HEC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 87,546 miles

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 3 May 2011 87,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2010 80,281 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

vehicle underbody showing signs of corrsion outside prescribed areas, reccommend underseal.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 76,277 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 70,251 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 65,090 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 60,404 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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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R424 HEC is a 1997 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R424 HEC, 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 R424 HEC registered?

R424 HEC is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is R424 HEC safe to buy?

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