MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,804 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Airbag light stays on.
osr brake binding.
all brake pipes showing slight corrosion
exhaust backbox slightly deteriorated
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R453 FGA is a 1997 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R453 FGA, 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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How do I check the history of R453 FGA?
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What year was R453 FGA registered?
R453 FGA is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 6 October 1997.
Is R453 FGA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R453 FGA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R453 FGA have outstanding finance?
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