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R441 UKE

1997 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

124,550 mi
Last recorded124,550 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR441 UKE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 124,550 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Fail 10 Jun 2014 124,517 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

corrosion on both outer sills

front service brake imbalance

offside front brake disc discoloured

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

offside rear tyre worn on inside

slight corrosion on both rear inner sills

Pass 13 Feb 2013 120,804 miles

Front bumper insecure

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 120,804 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 118,147 miles

Oil leak

both inner sills corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

chasis rails corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

front cv gaiters perished

n/s outer sill heavily corroded

n/s/r number plate light dim

n/s/r wheel arch heavily corroded

o/s/f bumber loose

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly close to limit and perished ( advise replacement )

pipe from steering reservoir damp

play in o/s/f steering rack

rear fuel pipes corroded

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to pipes runs above fuel tank

Fail 19 Jan 2012 118,147 miles

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

Oil leak

both inner sills corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

chasis rails corroded

exhaust system corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

front cv gaiters perished

n/s outer sill heavily corroded

n/s/r number plate light dim

n/s/r wheel arch heavily corroded

o/s/f bumber loose

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly close to limit and perished ( advise replacement )

pipe from steering reservoir damp

play in o/s/f steering rack

rear fuel pipes corroded

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to pipes runs above fuel tank

Pass 20 Jan 2011 113,512 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front wiper arms loose

corrosion on both rear inner sills and chassis rails

rear service brake imbalance

Fail 14 Jan 2011 113,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front wiper arms loose

corrosion on both rear inner sills and chassis rails

rear service brake imbalance

Pass 5 Feb 2010 104,787 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

corrosion to n/s outer sill panel

damage to o/s/f wing

engine oily

fluid around pas reservoir

nail in o/s/f tyre & close to limit

o/s/r tyre getting low

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Feb 2010 104,787 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion to n/s outer sill panel

damage to o/s/f wing

engine oily

fluid around pas reservoir

nail in o/s/f tyre & close to limit

o/s/r tyre getting low

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Feb 2009 97,610 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2008 97,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2007 87,651 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 87,313 miles

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

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 UKE is a 1997 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 UKE, 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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R441 UKE is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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