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R442 HEC

1997 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,772 mi
Last recorded87,772 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 HEC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 87,772 miles

Both outer and under sills getting corroded.

Engine oil leak.

Front anti-roll bar link bushes getting worn.

Front discs getting worn.

Rear brake back plates getting corroded.

Rear suspension beam mounting bushes getting worn.

Some damage near side mirror casing.

Fail 29 Mar 2011 87,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both outer and undersills getting corroded

engine oil leak

front discs getting worn

rear beam bushes getting worn

rear brake backplates getting corroded

some damage nearside mirror casing

Pass 30 Mar 2010 80,018 miles

both c.v boots getting perished

both front shockers showing signs of weeping

both outer sills to floors and undersills getting corroded

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre casing showing signs of deformity

offside front tyre scrubbing inner edges

offside tyre getting low

some accident damage nearside mirror casing

wiper blade ends split

Pass 30 Mar 2009 73,078 miles

both rear tyre inner and outer walls showing signs of cracking

engine oil leak

some accident damage nearside mirror casing

some play steering rack

Pass 27 Mar 2008 65,512 miles

both c.v boots getting perished

engine oil leak

exhaust tailpipe getting corroded

handbrake travel lazy

nearside rear tyre outer wall showing signs of cracking

offside front tyre right on legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 26 Mar 2007 58,196 miles

both c.v boots getting perished

engine oil leak

nearside front and offside rear tyres getting low

Pass 29 Mar 2006 51,549 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inside edges

engine oil leak

front pads getting low

nearside mirror cracked

nearside rear tyre outer wall getting perished

rear shocker tops getting corroded

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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R442 HEC is a 1997 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R442 HEC, 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 R442 HEC registered?

R442 HEC is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 22 October 1997.

Is R442 HEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R442 HEC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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