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R125 NNR

1998 Rover 214

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 NNR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 104,269 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 99,877 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

hand brake travel high

n s f headlamp aim slightly high

o s f tyre sidewall perished

slight cut in o s r tyre sidewall

Fail 10 Mar 2008 99,876 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

hand brake travel high

n s f headlamp aim slightly high

o s f tyre sidewall perished

slight cut in o s r tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Feb 2007 92,391 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 92,336 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 87,154 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 87,154 miles

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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R125 NNR is a 1998 Rover 214 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R125 NNR, 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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R125 NNR is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R125 NNR safe to buy?

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