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R436 VAB

1997 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,412 mi
Last recorded101,412 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 VAB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 101,412 miles

1.surface corrosion of n/s outer sill 2.n/s front tyre worn on inner edge 3.rear tyres slightly perrished 4.slight judder from front brakes

5.exhaust temp repaired

Fail 20 Jul 2009 101,412 miles

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

1.surface corrosion of n/s outer sill 2.n/s front tyre worn on inner edge 3.rear tyres slightly perrished 4.slight judder from front brakes

Pass 8 Jul 2008 95,879 miles

1.o/s front wiper blade split on edge 2.surface corrosion of both outer sills 3.slight play in o/s front steering rack end 4.centre/rear exhaust corroded 5.front brake pads worn low

6.auxilary belts cracked 7.chip in windcsreen

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 90,573 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 87,916 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 87,673 miles

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

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

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 VAB is a 1997 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VAB, 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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R436 VAB is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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