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R135 PDM

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,241 mi
Last recorded79,241 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 PDM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 79,241 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 78,866 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 70,158 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 62,757 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 54,207 miles

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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R135 PDM is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R135 PDM, 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 R135 PDM registered?

R135 PDM is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R135 PDM safe to buy?

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