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R457 MDE

1997 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,575 mi
Last recorded94,575 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 MDE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 94,575 miles

185/55/15 X4

HEADLAMPS CHANGED-KICK UP CORRECT

NSF BUMPER & HEADLAMP DAMAGED

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

OSF SHOCK S/WEEP-PODOT

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-30/10/10

T/BELT & SERVICE--CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

VEHICLE PRESENTED IN SEVERE UNROADWORTHY CONDITION-CAUTION

WATER COOLANT EXPANSION TANK SCREW ON TOP MISSING

Fail 18 Nov 2010 94,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

185/55/15 X4

NSF BUMPER & HEADLAMP DAMAGED

OSF SHOCK S/WEEP-PODOT

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-30/10/10

T/BELT & SERVICE--CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

VEHICLE PRESENTED IN SEVERE UNROADWORTHY CONDITION-CAUTION

WATER COOLANT EXPANSION TANK SCREW ON TOP MISSING

Pass 11 Dec 2009 88,172 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

chip in zone b of windscreen

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 28 Nov 2008 86,401 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 28 Nov 2008 86,401 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 13 Dec 2007 85,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

damp at power steering rack

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 13 Dec 2007 85,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

damp at power steering rack

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 4 Dec 2006 77,366 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
Full Rover 214 reliability report

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R457 MDE is a 1997 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R457 MDE, 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 R457 MDE registered?

R457 MDE is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R457 MDE safe to buy?

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