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R460 FSX

1997 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,625 mi
Last recorded82,625 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 FSX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2009 82,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 82,595 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 77,324 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 77,008 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 72,036 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 72,036 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 66,796 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 667,489 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R460 FSX 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 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 R460 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 R460 FSX registered?

R460 FSX is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is R460 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R460 FSX shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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