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R103 ROP

1998 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,632 mi
Last recorded106,632 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 ROP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 106,632 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 101,720 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2010 101,711 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2009 101,672 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 95,552 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 92,707 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 85,618 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 85,618 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 ROP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R103 ROP, 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 ROP registered?

R103 ROP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 15 July 1998.

Is R103 ROP safe to buy?

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