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R142 WLY

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,019 mi
Last recorded75,019 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 WLY
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 75,019 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 75,017 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 71,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 Jan 2010 67,648 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 67,647 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 64,249 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 60,693 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 60,663 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/s/f tyre is on the legal limit

Nail n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2007 56,158 miles

N/s/f tyre is low on tread

Radiator is in poor condition †

Fail 9 Jan 2007 56,158 miles

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

N/s/f tyre is getting low on tread

Radiator is in poor condition

Pass 11 Jan 2006 50,044 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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R142 WLY is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R142 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 R142 WLY registered?

R142 WLY is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R142 WLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R142 WLY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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