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R139 WBL

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,710 mi
Last recorded96,710 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 WBL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 96,710 miles

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

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

air bag light stayes on

Fail 20 Apr 2009 96,710 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

air bag light stayes on

Pass 21 May 2008 86,425 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 82,360 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 73,594 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 65,701 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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R139 WBL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue 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 R139 WBL, 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 R139 WBL registered?

R139 WBL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R139 WBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R139 WBL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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