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R447 CNV

1997 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,172 mi
Last recorded85,172 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 CNV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 85,172 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 85,172 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 70,544 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 70,544 miles

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

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)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 63,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 18 Jul 2012 63,808 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 18 Aug 2011 60,392 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

headlamps have slight water ingress

rear tyres cracking (RECONMEND REPLACEMENT)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 60,288 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

headlamps have slight water ingress

rear tyres cracking (RECONMEND REPLACEMENT)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 56,757 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 54,594 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 52,853 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 51,550 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 49,425 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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R447 CNV is a 1997 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R447 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.

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R447 CNV is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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