1997 Rover 214 1.4L Petrol · R143 EOA
1997 Rover 214 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 25,389 miles. MOT valid until 10 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 214
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,389 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R143 EOA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2025
- 25,389 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R143 EOA Mileage History
- 16/08/202332,955 mi
- 02/09/202434,787 mi+1,832 mi
- 04/09/202434,787 mi
- 08/10/202535,386 mi+599 mi
- 11/10/202525,389 mi-9,997 mi
Average of roughly -3,510 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R143 EOA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 214 (R143 EOA) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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