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R435 MGJ

1997 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,229 mi
Last recorded89,229 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR435 MGJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 89,229 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2020 89,229 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 86,614 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

near side and off side outer sills slight corrosion

slight oil leek

Fail 30 Mar 2019 86,614 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

near side and off side outer sills slight corrosion

slight oil leek

Pass 28 Jul 2017 80,789 miles

Front tyres uneven wear

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 16 Jul 2016 68,292 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both rear inner and outer sills corroded slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2015 64,801 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 62,174 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 59,215 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 57,180 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 54,590 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 54,020 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 52,070 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 49,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 47,331 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 47,331 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 45,557 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 42,231 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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R435 MGJ is a 1997 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R435 MGJ, 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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R435 MGJ is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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