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R126 WEW

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,965 mi
Last recorded85,965 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 WEW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 85,965 miles

both front outer c/v boot perished

both rear outer wheel archs corroded

nearside rear light unit damaged

nearside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 25 May 2013 78,652 miles

child seat fitted to near side rear seat

Fail 22 May 2013 78,641 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

child seat fitted to near side rear seat

Pass 30 May 2012 77,471 miles

imbalance on front brakes

nearside front shocker damp

offside door mirror damaged

outer sills corroded

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 17 May 2011 75,738 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 75,738 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 73,699 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 73,612 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 70,705 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 68,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside door mirror cracked

test in wet

Pass 30 May 2007 65,004 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 29 May 2006 59,635 miles
Pass 28 May 2005 51,808 miles

both rear indicators fading †

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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R126 WEW is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R126 WEW, 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

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What year was R126 WEW registered?

R126 WEW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R126 WEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R126 WEW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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