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R448 ECL

1997 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,853 mi
Last recorded83,853 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 ECL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2008 83,853 miles

small cracks appearing on both front tyre side walls

Pass 2 Aug 2007 71,912 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 61,840 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 61,840 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2005 51,279 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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R448 ECL is a 1997 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R448 ECL, 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 R448 ECL registered?

R448 ECL is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 24 December 1997.

Is R448 ECL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R448 ECL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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