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R112 EVG

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,917 mi
Last recorded49,917 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 EVG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 49,917 miles

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

Off side front Tyre has very slight side wall deterioration

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 49,343 miles

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

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

hand brake lever has slightly more travel than normal.

nearside and off side rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

one bulb/section of hi line brake light (25%) is not working.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 48,021 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 48,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 47,008 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 45,683 miles

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

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)

near side rear tyre has slight tread damage

Pass 15 Nov 2007 44,850 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 43,443 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 42,071 miles

slight play in rack end o/s

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 EVG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EVG, 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 EVG registered?

R112 EVG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R112 EVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R112 EVG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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