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P13 MWT

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,965 mi
Last recorded136,965 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 MWT
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 136,965 miles

PAS belt perished

PAS hose rubbing on anti-roll bar

PAS pump and hoses damp

Major oil leak

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre mirror missing

n/s front tyre low on tread and wearing on edges

n/s rear shock absorber damp

o/s front tyre low on tread and wearing on inner edge

o/s outer cv gaiter perished

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

wiper blades split

Fail 29 Jul 2013 136,965 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Major oil leak

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

PAS belt perished

PAS hose rubbing on anti-roll bar

PAS pump and hoses damp

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre mirror missing

n/s front tyre low on tread and wearing on edges

n/s rear shock absorber damp

o/s front tyre low on tread and wearing on inner edge

o/s outer cv gaiter perished

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

wiper blades split

Pass 24 Jul 2012 127,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

SRS light on

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 6 Jul 2011 121,298 miles

n/s/r tyre perrished & tread low on outer edge

Pass 8 Jul 2010 118,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 118,872 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 116,116 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 116,116 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 114,076 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 114,076 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 103,177 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 89,032 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 89,032 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Air bag light on

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Rover 214?

Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
4,425
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
183,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,012
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 49,655
Brake pipe excessively corroded 42,958
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,016
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,983
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P13 MWT is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 68,294 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 214 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,012 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P13 MWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 214 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 214 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P13 MWT registered?

P13 MWT is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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