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R463 CBD

1997 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,162 mi
Last recorded103,162 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 CBD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 103,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Jul 2013 98,553 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 90,318 miles

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

fan belt in poor condition

srs warning light is on

Pass 8 Jul 2011 80,208 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 79,706 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 69,182 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 69,182 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 69,177 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 63,142 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 58,602 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 47,422 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Mar 2006 47,403 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 47,362 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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R463 CBD is a 1997 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R463 CBD, 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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R463 CBD is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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