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R69 ECR

2001 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

101,156 mi
Last recorded101,156 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 2001 Rover 21469,655 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 ECR
MakeRover
Model214
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2008 101,156 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 97,903 miles

N/s front tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 97,802 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

N/s front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 85,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front wheel slight damage

offside front tyre pressure low

rear wiper worn

Fail 27 Sep 2006 85,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front wheel slight damage

offside front tyre pressure low

rear wiper worn

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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R69 ECR is a 2001 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2001 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 69,655 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 R69 ECR, 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 25 years old, this Rover 214 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R69 ECR is a 2001 Rover 214, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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