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R112 BNT

1998 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,985 mi
Last recorded116,985 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 BNT
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2010 116,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 109,957 miles

Centre rear seat belt missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

s.r.s light on

Fail 17 Jan 2009 109,957 miles

Centre rear seat belt missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

s.r.s light on

Fail 12 Jan 2008 100,428 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 100,428 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 89,696 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front 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 14 Jan 2006 77,398 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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R112 BNT is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 R112 BNT, 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 R112 BNT registered?

R112 BNT is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R112 BNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R112 BNT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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