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R11 PMP

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,776 mi
Last recorded57,776 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 PMP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 57,776 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

auxillary belts are in poor condition

front no.plate damaged

nearside rear foot brake readings slightly lazy

Pass 25 Oct 2007 53,620 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Oct 2007 53,620 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear door does not open

Pass 26 Oct 2006 49,237 miles

front exhuast section rusty

see last advise sheet test number 301639396284

Fail 26 Oct 2006 49,237 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

dampness around power steering pump

front antiroll bar drop links starting to split

front brake discs worn thin

front number plate damaged

middle exhuast section very rusty

nearside front and rear tyres heavily perished

nearside outer cv boot perished and leaking grease

offside bottom ball joint boot split

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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R11 PMP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R11 PMP, 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 R11 PMP registered?

R11 PMP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R11 PMP safe to buy?

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