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R463 EAH

1997 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,387 mi
Last recorded121,387 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 EAH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 121,387 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 121,387 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 113,034 miles

Child seat fitted unable to inspect seatbelts fully.

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid low.

Slight side movement in handbrake.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 104,793 miles

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

O/S/F wheel trim missing.

Poor reserve travell on handbrake.Needs inproveing

Fail 18 Nov 2009 104,793 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

O/S/F wheel trim missing.

Poor reserve travell on handbrake.Needs inproveing

Pass 18 Nov 2008 97,220 miles

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

offside front headlamp aimed slightly low

offside front whel trim missing

poor reserve travel in parking brake

Fail 17 Nov 2008 97,214 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front headlamp aimed slightly low

offside front whel trim missing

poor reserve travel in parking brake

Pass 18 Nov 2007 92,103 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 83,819 miles

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

centre stop lamp not all bulbs working

offside front tyre slightly worn inner edge

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 EAH is a 1997 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R463 EAH, 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 R463 EAH registered?

R463 EAH is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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