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R127 UEF

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,083 mi
Last recorded53,083 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 UEF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2011 53,083 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

drivers window inop

Pass 19 Aug 2010 44,231 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Jul 2009 35,928 miles

FRONT AND CENTRE EXHAUST HAVE BEEN REPAIRED BY WELDING AND LOOK OF SOLID STATE

N/S/F OUTER TYRE SIDE-WALL PERISHED

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

REDAR EXHAUST IS NOT A GOOD FIT AND NEXT TO SPARE WHEEL WELL

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

SLIGHT DAMAGETO O/S/R AND N/S/F OUTER TYRE SIDE-WALLS BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO EXPOSE PLIES/CORDS

Fail 4 Feb 2008 29,206 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge 1756514

Pass 4 Feb 2008 29,206 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge 1756514

Pass 21 Sep 2006 22,069 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 22,069 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

0/sdoor mirrow outer case damaged

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 UEF is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UEF, 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 UEF registered?

R127 UEF is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R127 UEF safe to buy?

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