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R127 AAT

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,035 mi
Last recorded92,035 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 AAT
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 92,035 miles

Lower sills have slight corrosion

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 9 May 2012 88,281 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 May 2012 88,279 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 83,902 miles

both cv boots perished

nearside front tyre badly perished on inner wall requires replacement

Fail 28 Mar 2011 83,902 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both cv boots perished

nearside front tyre badly perished on inner wall requires replacement

Pass 29 Mar 2010 78,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 75,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 70,621 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

damage to nearside front door and sill

Pass 13 Apr 2007 63,569 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 63,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 54,972 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 54,792 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

O/S REAR TYRE VALVE STARTING TO PERISH

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER STARTING TO CORRODE

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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R127 AAT is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R127 AAT, 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 R127 AAT registered?

R127 AAT is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R127 AAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R127 AAT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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