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R428 THL

1997 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,554 mi
Last recorded97,554 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 THL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2011 97,554 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 97,554 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 81,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both front cv boots starting to perrish

offside front seatbelt slightly fraying

offside front tyre slightly worn

slight play in steering rack

srs light staying on

Fail 11 Jan 2010 81,531 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

SRS light staying on

nearside and offside front wishbone bushes starting to perish

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 30 Jan 2009 72,276 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 66,882 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 66,853 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 63,388 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 THL is a 1997 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 THL, 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 THL registered?

R428 THL is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is R428 THL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R428 THL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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