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R134 WLY

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,382 mi
Last recorded27,382 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 WLY
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 27,382 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 27,382 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 25,878 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 25,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

damage to n/s/f inner wheel rim.

n/s/f outer tyre wall damaged and in poor condition.

slight imbalance rear brakes.

slight travel in handbrake.

slight water damage to rear number plate.

Fail 8 Jun 2009 25,241 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

damage to n/s/f inner wheel rim.

n/s/f outer tyre wall damaged and in poor condition.

slight imbalance rear brakes.

slight travel in handbrake.

slight water damage to rear number plate.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 24,248 miles

imbalance in rear brakes

Fail 17 Jun 2008 24,245 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 15 Jun 2007 22,962 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 21,747 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 21,747 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WLY is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R134 WLY, 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 R134 WLY registered?

R134 WLY is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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