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R458 ADA

1997 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,853 mi
Last recorded100,853 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 ADA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 100,853 miles

Battery insecure

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front bumper loose

Fail 16 Feb 2010 100,768 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside mirror cover damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2009 93,870 miles

drive belt starting to split

driveshaft gaitors cracking

heater hose leaking water

pads not checked

slight blow from rear silencer

Fail 24 Feb 2009 93,870 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

heater hose leaking water

pads not checked

slight blow from rear silencer

driveshaft gaitors cracking

drive belt starting to split

Pass 24 Jan 2008 84,413 miles

battery insecure

both outer c.v boots cracking

front brake discs worn

n/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s/r shock absorber starting to leak

Fail 21 Jan 2008 84,413 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

both outer c.v boots cracking

front brake discs worn

n/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s/r shock absorber starting to leak

Pass 9 Jan 2007 75,288 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 75,179 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1 slight play in offside of steering rack †2 brake pads not checked †3 rear number plate starting to discolour †

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 66,472 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 66,472 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1.Handbrake travel high †2.n/s door mirror glass cracked †3.Power steering drive belt cracking †4.Battery insecure †5.Rear no. plate starting to discolour

11.Slight oil leak on engine †12.Metal brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked above fuel tank)

6.o/s/r shocker starting to leak †7.o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape †8.Brake discs wearing, pads not checked †9.Slight play in steering rack(o/s) †10.Both outer cv boots cracking

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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R458 ADA is a 1997 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R458 ADA, 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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R458 ADA is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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