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R455 FSX

1997 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,694 mi
Last recorded47,694 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 FSX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2008 47,694 miles

exhaust system rusty

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Sep 2007 43,011 miles

corrosion on o/s doorstep area

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 21 Sep 2006 39,400 miles

corrosion at n/s/r of sill

corrosion at o/s/f inner step sill

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracking at tread

slight sweat from power steering pipes at o/s wheel arch

Fail 21 Sep 2006 39,400 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking at tread

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

corrosion at n/s/r of sill

corrosion at o/s/f inner step sill

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

slight sweat from power steering pipes at o/s wheel arch

Pass 23 Sep 2005 35,397 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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R455 FSX is a 1997 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R455 FSX, 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 R455 FSX registered?

R455 FSX is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R455 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R455 FSX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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