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R136 KWH

1997 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,735 mi
Last recorded88,735 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 KWH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 88,735 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 88,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2011 81,559 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 28 May 2010 74,193 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 74,193 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak from engine sump

Pass 28 May 2009 67,118 miles

front braking pads wearing low

nearside rear fuel pipes have slight corrosion

rear exhaust silencer connection slightly corroded

rear metal braking pipes have slight corrosion

slight oil leak from engine sump

Pass 29 May 2008 59,494 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 56,110 miles

osf seat belt a bit stiff to plug into seat belt stalk

Fail 31 Oct 2007 56,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf seat belt a bit stiff to plug into seat belt stalk

Fail 7 Oct 2006 45,787 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 45,787 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 31,844 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 31,844 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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R136 KWH 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 R136 KWH, 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 R136 KWH registered?

R136 KWH is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R136 KWH safe to buy?

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