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R427 CGD

1997 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,401 mi
Last recorded91,401 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 91,401 miles

temp gauge not working

underbody corrosion

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine noise

oil leak

slight plat steering rack

Fail 5 Apr 2013 91,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine noise

oil leak

slight plat steering rack

temp gauge not working

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2012 84,936 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 77,901 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2010 70,410 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 68,873 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 68,857 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

exhaust poor condition

front brakes sticking slightly

heavy underbody corrosion

n/s main brake pipe just acceptable

Pass 19 May 2008 67,317 miles

surface rust to brake/fuel lines.underbody corrsion.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 65,175 miles

slight play outer c.v joints †surface rust to brake pipes †rear tyres cracks in sidewalls †corrosion to fuel tank and sump

Pass 8 Jun 2006 53,758 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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R427 CGD is a 1997 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CGD, 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 R427 CGD registered?

R427 CGD is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is R427 CGD safe to buy?

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