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R443 CNV

1997 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,734 mi
Last recorded75,734 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 CNV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 75,734 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 75,734 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 67,504 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 67,504 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 63,000 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 63,000 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 58,171 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 56,727 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 54,553 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 54,553 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 52,061 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 48,688 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 45,184 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 41,919 miles

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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R443 CNV is a 1997 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R443 CNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R443 CNV registered?

R443 CNV is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is R443 CNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R443 CNV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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