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R450 LFG

1997 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,672 mi
Last recorded85,672 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 LFG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 85,672 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 79,064 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 75,209 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 68,683 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 68,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 65,726 miles

Brake fluid is discoloured.

Rear tyres perished, tyre sidewall rubber is cracked & splitting.

engine coolant is on minimum.

Fail 11 Aug 2005 65,615 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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R450 LFG is a 1997 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R450 LFG, 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 R450 LFG registered?

R450 LFG is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R450 LFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R450 LFG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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