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R132 EVF

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,382 mi
Last recorded113,382 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 EVF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 113,382 miles

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

airbag light on.

o/s/r tyre just above 1.6mm legal limit.

slight uneveness in rear brakes.

Fail 18 May 2011 113,382 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag light on.

n/s/f brake pads starting to deteriorate.

n/s/f brake starting to bind.

o/s/r tyre just above 1.6mm legal limit.

Pass 4 May 2010 109,576 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

airbag light on.

n/s/f shock absorber starting to weep.

n/s/r brake starting to bind.

o/s+n/s beamset patterns starting to become poor.

o/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

oil leak.

Fail 4 May 2010 109,576 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

airbag light on.

n/s/f shock absorber starting to weep.

n/s/r brake starting to bind.

o/s+n/s beamset patterns starting to become poor.

o/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

oil leak.

Pass 14 May 2009 103,683 miles

Fuel tank corroded

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

SRS light on

STRONG ADVISE - NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGES

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 May 2009 103,667 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear lamp lens cracked

Fuel tank corroded

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SRS light on

STRONG ADVISE - NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGES

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 May 2008 93,310 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 93,307 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 87,685 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 74,739 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 72,354 miles
Fail 16 May 2005 72,352 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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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R132 EVF is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R132 EVF, 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 R132 EVF registered?

R132 EVF is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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