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R436 DVG

1997 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,982 mi
Last recorded126,982 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 DVG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 126,982 miles

ADVISE NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE AND CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS

ADVISE REAR PIPES TO CYLINDERS CORRODED

Fail 7 Aug 2009 126,982 miles

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

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

ADVISE NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE AND CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 122,535 miles

o/s mirror loose

Fail 4 Aug 2008 122,535 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s mirror loose

Pass 3 Aug 2007 115,622 miles

ADVISE: †1 n/s/f shock damp †2 very slight play in o/s/f track rod end †3 front pipe blowing †4 centre and rear poor condition

Pass 3 Aug 2006 106,678 miles

brake pipe at n/s of fuel tank corroded

fuel pipes at n/s of fuel tank corroded

o/s mirror loose

Pass 10 Aug 2005 98,734 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2005 98,733 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

excessive oil leak from engine

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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R436 DVG is a 1997 Rover 214 in Red 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 R436 DVG, 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 R436 DVG registered?

R436 DVG is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R436 DVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R436 DVG 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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