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R441 CGD

1997 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,023 mi
Last recorded83,023 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR441 CGD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 83,023 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 83,019 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 78,260 miles

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

air bag warning light illuminated

offside rear tyre looks run flat but still inflated with no visable puncture

Pass 13 Jul 2011 74,428 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 74,428 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 69,475 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

child seat fitted os rear

Fail 5 Jul 2010 69,475 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

child seat fitted os rear

Pass 18 Jun 2009 63,347 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 63,347 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 59,571 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 54,275 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 50,167 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 50,167 miles

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

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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R441 CGD is a 1997 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R441 CGD, 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 R441 CGD registered?

R441 CGD is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R441 CGD safe to buy?

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