1997 Rover 214 1.4L Petrol · R995 TKE
1997 Rover 214 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 118,716 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 214
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/10/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28/04/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,716 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1396cc
R995 TKE Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2010
- 118,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R995 TKE Mileage History
- 19/01/200685,815 mi
- 18/01/200791,503 mi+5,688 mi
- 18/01/200791,536 mi+33 mi
- 16/01/200895,547 mi+4,011 mi
- 10/01/2009101,031 mi+5,484 mi
- 20/01/2009101,188 mi+157 mi
- 19/10/2009104,418 mi+3,230 mi
- 29/10/2009104,510 mi+92 mi
- 21/10/2010118,716 mi+14,206 mi
Average of roughly 6,923 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
R995 TKE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 214 (R995 TKE) between January 2006 and October 2010.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”.
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