1997 Rover 214 1.4L Petrol · R509 WCS
1997 Rover 214 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 66,542 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 214
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/08/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,542 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
R509 WCS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2007
- 66,542 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 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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R509 WCS Mileage History
- 07/08/200663,946 mi
- 07/08/200664,946 mi+1,000 mi
- 07/08/200766,542 mi+1,596 mi
- 07/08/200766,542 mi
Average of roughly 2,597 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R509 WCS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 214 (R509 WCS) between August 2006 and August 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.