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R428 PWL

1997 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,414 mi
Last recorded72,414 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 PWL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2012 72,414 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 68,732 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre tread low [unevan]

rear tyre treads low

Fail 30 Jul 2011 68,726 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre tread low [unevan]

rear tyre treads low

Pass 9 Aug 2010 65,759 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN.

Nearside 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)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 65,752 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN.

Nearside 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 3 Aug 2009 62,117 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 62,111 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 58,209 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 54,628 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 54,628 miles

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

rear silencer weak and rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2006 51,093 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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R428 PWL is a 1997 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R428 PWL, 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 R428 PWL registered?

R428 PWL is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R428 PWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R428 PWL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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