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R137 ENK

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,416 mi
Last recorded54,416 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 ENK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 54,416 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 49,313 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 45,473 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Rear number plate letters distorted

Pass 29 May 2010 44,143 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 42,241 miles

o/s front wiper blade has slight split but still clears screen

Pass 23 May 2008 40,958 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 39,125 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 May 2007 39,125 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 37,686 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2006 37,677 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear brake effort lower on service brake and parking brake

oil leak

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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R137 ENK 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 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 R137 ENK, 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 R137 ENK registered?

R137 ENK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R137 ENK safe to buy?

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