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R125 ROP

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,768 mi
Last recorded141,768 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 ROP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 141,768 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

all wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 137,595 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 137,595 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 133,262 miles

both outer sills corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2016 133,262 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both outer sills corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2015 123,286 miles

both outer sills corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2014 112,264 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2013 104,853 miles

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

both outer sills corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2012 99,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 99,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 90,606 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 90,530 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre slightly scrubbed outer sidewall

Offside rear light lens cracked

SRS light on

Pass 6 Oct 2010 88,650 miles

Centre and rear exhaust system corroded at joint

Offside front tyre 3mm

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2009 86,102 miles

Offside front tyre started to perish

Offside rear lamp lens cracked

SRS light on

Fail 6 Oct 2009 86,102 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front tyre started to perish

Offside rear lamp lens cracked

SRS light on

Pass 6 Oct 2008 84,407 miles

Airbag light on

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

Neraside front door mirror missing

Pass 4 Oct 2007 82,320 miles

n/s/f outer cv boot heavily cracking

n/s/f side mirror incomplete, glass missing

n/s/f tyre wearing on shoulders

Pass 9 Oct 2006 79,631 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 76,774 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 ROP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R125 ROP, 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 ROP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 2 July 1998.

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