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R445 JTE

1997 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,223 mi
Last recorded75,223 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 JTE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 75,223 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 75,223 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 70,177 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

o/s/outer sill showing some deterioration on its welded seam

Fail 20 Dec 2016 70,177 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Pass 18 Dec 2015 64,848 miles

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration.

outer sills are showing some rust and deterioration on there welded seams

Pass 12 Dec 2014 62,077 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Fail 8 Dec 2014 62,037 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 57,200 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 51,298 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

N/S OUTER SILL SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION ON ITS WELDED SEAM.

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRES WORN DOWN TO 3.0mm AND 1.6mm ON THERE INNER EDGES.

O/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 1.6mm ON ITS INNER EDGE.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 46,846 miles

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

CENTRE TO REAR EXHAUST JOINT SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 42,541 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 38,949 miles

STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Pass 13 Dec 2008 35,493 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 31,431 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN LOW (VISUAL CHECK ONLY).

N/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2.0MM AND SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING.

N/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2.0MM AND SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING.

O/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3.0MM AND SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING.

O/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3.0MM (175/65/T14).

Pass 14 Dec 2006 27,126 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 24,976 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 JTE is a 1997 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 JTE, 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 R445 JTE registered?

R445 JTE is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R445 JTE safe to buy?

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