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R103 NOK

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,186 mi
Last recorded114,186 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 NOK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 114,186 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 114,186 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres have heavy perishing to side walls and cracking to tread.

n/s rear tyre has cracking to tread.

some smearing front wiper blades.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 110,957 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 110,957 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside and offside front tyres corroded recommend replacement

Pass 1 Jul 2013 108,231 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 108,231 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 105,422 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 105,422 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres perished

srs light on

Pass 29 Jun 2011 102,364 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s front head light poor condition

n/s rear tyre wearing inner edge

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge

o/s rear tyre pereshing and has nail in tread

slight play o/s front inner rack joint

Fail 29 Jun 2011 102,364 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s front head light poor condition

n/s rear tyre wearing inner edge

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge

o/s rear tyre pereshing and has nail in tread

slight play o/s front inner rack joint

Pass 8 Jun 2010 100,623 miles

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

damage front of vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2009 99,487 miles

LON PARK BRAKE TRAVEL

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

O/S/REAR TYRE POOR CONDITION

Pass 1 Jul 2008 98,186 miles

N/'S/FRONT MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 97,096 miles

LONG PARK BRAKE TRAVEL

N/S/FRONT MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 95,519 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

bumper insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2005 93,687 miles

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

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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R103 NOK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 68,294 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 R103 NOK, 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 R103 NOK registered?

R103 NOK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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