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R137 EUY

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

196,777 mi
Last recorded196,777 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2010 196,777 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread outer edge

offside frony brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 27 Jul 2010 196,777 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread outer edge

offside frony brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 2 Jul 2009 180,353 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2008 169,961 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level stop light- 1 bulb inoperative

Pass 4 Nov 2006 152,457 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 143,779 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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R137 EUY is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 EUY, 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 R137 EUY registered?

R137 EUY is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R137 EUY safe to buy?

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