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R454 DVG

1997 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,941 mi
Last recorded110,941 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 DVG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 110,941 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Aug 2010 110,940 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2009 107,646 miles

both outer drive shaft gaiters becoming perished n/s rear brake slightly tight

Fail 16 Jan 2009 107,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both outer drive shaft gaiters becoming perished n/s rear brake slightly tight

Pass 17 Jan 2008 101,747 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

nail in n/s rear tyre.

slight leak on n/s front suspension leg.

Fail 9 Jan 2008 101,555 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

nail in n/s rear tyre.

slight leak on n/s front suspension leg.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 91,179 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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R454 DVG is a 1997 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R454 DVG, 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 R454 DVG registered?

R454 DVG is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R454 DVG safe to buy?

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