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R445 CDL

1997 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,113 mi
Last recorded89,113 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 CDL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 89,113 miles

some corrosion of nearside rear outer sill

Fail 21 May 2020 89,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

some corrosion of nearside rear outer sill

Pass 30 Aug 2019 89,104 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Sep 2018 86,863 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill section slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall perished

Fail 5 Sep 2018 86,863 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill section slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 83,500 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perished

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

Nearside Rear And Offside Rear Outer Sills Slightly Corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 83,479 miles

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

Nearside Front slight bind at brake when turned by hand

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

both rear tyres perished but not exposing cord

Pass 27 Aug 2015 83,406 miles

Surface corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

both rear tyres perished but not exposing cord

Pass 14 Aug 2014 83,129 miles

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

both rear tyres perished but not exposing cord

Fail 14 Aug 2014 83,129 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear tyres perished but not exposing cord

Pass 12 Aug 2013 82,661 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 76,618 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 76,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front brake pads low

Pass 22 Aug 2011 69,761 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 68,289 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 66,387 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 64,103 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 64,103 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 61,652 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 58,324 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 55,134 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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R445 CDL is a 1997 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R445 CDL, 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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R445 CDL is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R445 CDL safe to buy?

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