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R134 EBU

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,921 mi
Last recorded26,921 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 EBU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 26,921 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 24,416 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 22,151 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 20,050 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 17,903 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 16,009 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 13,292 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 10,819 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 8,232 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 8,232 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 5,696 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 5,247 miles

all 4 tyres are perishing,not to cords but need replacing

surface corrosion on exhaust and sub frames,stub axles

Fail 29 Jun 2015 5,247 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all 4 tyres are perishing,not to cords but need replacing

surface corrosion on exhaust and sub frames,stub axles

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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R134 EBU is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R134 EBU, 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 R134 EBU registered?

R134 EBU is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R134 EBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R134 EBU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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