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R446 PBL

1997 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1369cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,404 mi
Last recorded114,404 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 PBL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,369cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 114,404 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant level low 2.5 liters added for test

Front brake pads 50/60% worn

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 114,404 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads 50/60% worn

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant level low 2.5 liters added for test

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 99,348 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 99,252 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power stearing fluid on minimum level

Pass 8 Dec 2011 85,899 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 85,897 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front outer c.v. boots perishing

brake fluid level low

front brake discs ridged + pads very thin

n/s/r brake reading poor

slight knock steering column

Pass 22 Dec 2010 80,208 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 75,423 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 75,423 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 683,001 miles

both front outer c.v boots started to perish

both front tyres close to limit

Fail 11 Dec 2008 68,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front outer c.v boots started to perish

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 15 Dec 2007 62,587 miles

front brake pads getting low on the o/s/f

Pass 14 Dec 2006 58,766 miles

exhaust front pipe corroding

Pass 13 Dec 2005 53,091 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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R446 PBL is a 1997 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,369cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R446 PBL, 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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R446 PBL is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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