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R462 DMJ

1997 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,456 mi
Last recorded110,456 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 DMJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 110,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 110,456 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 100,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 91,118 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 91,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 83,175 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 83,175 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 77,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 77,839 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 71,336 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges,rear brake apllication slightly uneven.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 63,789 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 56,030 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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R462 DMJ is a 1997 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R462 DMJ, 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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R462 DMJ is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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