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Rover 214

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,396 cc

R604 FOUMOT history

R604 FOU is a blue petrol Rover 214 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 21,751 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
21,751 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R604 FOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
214
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R604 FOU was last recorded at 21,751 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 2,770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jul 2015: 17,726 miles, lower than 173,678 miles on 4 Jul 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
18,981 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,770 miles
Average per year
590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 21,751 miles
  • 2025 – 18,981 miles
  • 2021 – 18,894 miles
  • 2020 – 18,789 miles
  • 2019 – 18,646 miles
  • 2018 – 18,548 miles
  • 2017 – 18,323 miles
  • 2016 – 18,061 miles
  • 2015 – 17,726 miles
  • 2014 – 173,678 miles
  • 2013 – 16,968 miles
  • 2012 – 16,528 miles
  • 2011 – 16,140 miles
  • 2010 – 15,316 miles
  • 2009 – 13,961 miles
  • 2008 – 12,934 miles
  • 2007 – 11,553 miles
  • 2006 – 10,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,751 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,751 miles (+2,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    21,751 miles
    Test number
    359931324566
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass18,981 miles (+87)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    18,981 miles
    Test number
    935683672571
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass18,894 miles (+105)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    18,894 miles
    Test number
    809961195136
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Signs of some grease which has escaped from the CV joint boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe has slight exhaust gas leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface rust all along outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface rust all along outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass18,789 miles (+143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    18,789 miles
    Test number
    889620937042
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Sill has corrosion

  5. Pass18,646 miles (+98)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    18,646 miles
    Test number
    195938771017
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill has very small hole (drainage?) within 12" of suspension mount and has corrosion around it. But not weakening main structure. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Power steering pipes from reservoir and steering rack have minor leaks. (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass18,548 miles (+225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    18,548 miles
    Test number
    538637437545
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Sill starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Sill corroded

  7. Pass18,323 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    18,323 miles
    Test number
    866669142130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded within 12" of osf lower seat belt mount & seat. (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroding all along floor area.

  8. Fail18,323 miles (+262)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,323 miles
    Test number
    335788930141
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Clip missing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded within 12" of osf lower seat belt mount & seat. (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroding all along floor area.

  9. Pass18,061 miles (+335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    18,061 miles
    Test number
    631373996913
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

  10. Pass17,726 miles (-155,952)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    17,726 miles
    Test number
    929623685136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass173,678 miles (+156,710)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    173,678 miles
    Test number
    517685584119
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail16,968 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,968 miles
    Test number
    219586293160
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass16,968 miles (+440)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    16,968 miles
    Test number
    955406993136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    16,528 miles
    Test number
    509988592168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail16,528 miles (+388)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,528 miles
    Test number
    889748692177
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass16,140 miles (+824)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    16,140 miles
    Test number
    615642101253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,316 miles (+1,355)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    15,316 miles
    Test number
    804470100297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,961 miles (+1,027)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    13,961 miles
    Test number
    252535199498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    12,934 miles
    Test number
    821534518227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail12,934 miles (+1,381)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,934 miles
    Test number
    701864218265
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front pas rack gaitors damp

  21. Pass11,553 miles (+1,391)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    11,553 miles
    Test number
    512273397197
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass10,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    10,162 miles
    Test number
    890682196195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R604 FOU

Does R604 FOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R604 FOU is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on R604 FOU?
The MOT on R604 FOU is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R604 FOU done?
R604 FOU was recorded at 21,751 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 590 miles a year.
Has R604 FOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R604 FOU has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on R604 FOU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R604 FOU find?
R604 FOU passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill..

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