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R427 BJW

1997 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,758 mi
Last recorded88,758 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 BJW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 88,758 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 88,758 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 82,234 miles

Advise both outer sills corroded

Advise condition of rear number plate

Advise slight movement felt in offside fornt steering arm

Pass 18 Feb 2010 76,708 miles

number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2009 74,328 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 70,461 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 70,461 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 66,999 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 63,385 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.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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R427 BJW is a 1997 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R427 BJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R427 BJW registered?

R427 BJW is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R427 BJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R427 BJW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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