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R122 UWO

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,768 mi
Last recorded104,768 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 UWO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 104,768 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 103,817 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 103,817 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2010 101,506 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 101,506 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 98,248 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 92,781 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 86,086 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 86,086 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 79,089 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2006 79,083 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R122 UWO is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R122 UWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R122 UWO?

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What year was R122 UWO registered?

R122 UWO is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R122 UWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R122 UWO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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