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R455 DVG

1997 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,881 mi
Last recorded68,881 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 DVG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 68,881 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 68,877 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings both rack arm (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 59,942 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 57,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 4 tyres close to limit

Pass 10 Jan 2014 54,725 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 52,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2013 52,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2012 49,458 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 49,458 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 44,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 41,471 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 41,471 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 38,991 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 38,991 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 36,241 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 33,083 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 29,526 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 29,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R455 DVG is a 1997 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R455 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 R455 DVG registered?

R455 DVG is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R455 DVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R455 DVG shows 18 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.

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