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R449 JTE

1997 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,475 mi
Last recorded92,475 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 JTE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 92,475 miles

front exhaust badly corroded

some imbalance in rear brakes o/s slight bind

Fail 17 Sep 2015 92,475 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

front exhaust badly corroded

some imbalance in rear brakes o/s slight bind

Pass 13 Aug 2014 91,975 miles

front & centre exhaust corroded small blow on front pipe

n/s rear handbrake down on performance

o/s rear brake slight bind

Pass 29 Aug 2013 91,639 miles

damp inside heaedlamps

n/s hand brake down on performance

wiper motor slow

Fail 28 Aug 2013 91,639 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

damp inside heaedlamps

n/s hand brake down on performance

wiper motor slow

Pass 31 Aug 2012 89,471 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2012 89,471 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 16 Aug 2011 83,197 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s rear tyre nearing limit

surface corrosion on front brake discs & slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 23 Apr 2010 83,185 miles

n/s outer hand brake cable corroded

n/s rear tyre perished

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2010 83,185 miles

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

n/s outer hand brake cable corroded

n/s rear tyre perished

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2009 73,535 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside headlamp condensated, funtion not impaired.

Fail 2 Mar 2009 73,505 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside headlamp condensated, funtion not impaired.

Pass 5 Feb 2008 59,794 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre flat spotted.

Slight play in offside steering arm.

Fail 25 Jan 2008 59,430 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid level low

coolant level low

no reverse lights

Pass 20 Jan 2007 44,767 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 42,762 miles

Nearside and offside rear seatbelts not fully tested, childseats fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2006 42,762 miles

Nearside and offside rear seatbelts not fully tested, childseats fitted

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

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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R449 JTE is a 1997 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R449 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 R449 JTE registered?

R449 JTE is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is R449 JTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R449 JTE shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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