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R440 TPX

1997 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

101,188 mi
Last recorded101,188 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 TPX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 101,188 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 101,108 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 96,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 89,787 miles

lot of travel on hand-brake

nearside outer tyre worn

offside door mirror cover missing

Fail 31 Mar 2010 89,692 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

offside door mirror cover missing

lot of travel on hand-brake

nearside outer tyre worn

Pass 20 Mar 2009 81,546 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

lot travel on handbrake lever

Fail 19 Mar 2009 81,545 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

lot travel on handbrake lever

Pass 23 Apr 2008 74,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Apr 2008 74,944 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2007 66,836 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 66,836 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 May 2006 63,377 miles

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

both front tyre walls perished

Fail 22 May 2006 63,377 miles

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

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

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

both front tyre walls perished

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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R440 TPX is a 1997 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R440 TPX, 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 R440 TPX registered?

R440 TPX is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 2 August 1997.

Is R440 TPX safe to buy?

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