1997 Rover 214 1.4L Petrol · R226 ADA
1997 Rover 214 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 47,791 miles. MOT valid until 03/08/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 214
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,791 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
R226 ADA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 47,791 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R226 ADA Mileage History
- 14/07/202344,009 mi
- 17/07/202445,047 mi+1,038 mi
- 22/07/202546,331 mi+1,284 mi
- 05/08/202546,345 mi+14 mi
- 07/07/202647,791 mi+1,446 mi
Average of roughly 1,268 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R226 ADA 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 (R226 ADA) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
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