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R143 EUY

1998 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,537 mi
Last recorded83,537 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 EUY
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2012 83,537 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 83,537 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 75,432 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2010 68,103 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 68,103 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 62,515 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

nearside rear brake recording slightly low

offside rear tyre cracked

outer sills corroded

slight play in steering rack on the offside

Pass 7 Apr 2008 55,528 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 47,407 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 41,539 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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R143 EUY is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R143 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 R143 EUY registered?

R143 EUY is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R143 EUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R143 EUY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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