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R143 WLY

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,699 mi
Last recorded23,699 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 WLY
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2010 23,699 miles

1 part of the high level brake light not working

Both rear tyres perishing

Centre exhaust section rear pipe heavily corroded

Cuts in nearside front tyre outer side wall

No blade on rear windscreen wiper

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

Rear windscreen wiper washer not working

Pass 28 Jun 2010 23,699 miles

1 part of the high level brake light not working

Both rear tyres perishing

Centre exhaust section rear pipe heavily corroded

Cuts in nearside front tyre outer side wall

No blade on rear windscreen wiper

Rear windscreen wiper washer not working

Pass 29 Jun 2009 22,138 miles

Large screw in nearside front tyre tread

shallow cracks in both rear tyre side walls

Pass 10 Jun 2008 20,826 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 19,040 miles

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

offside rear brake flexi hose rubbing on plastic wing liner. reccomend this pipe to be replaced as a groove has now been worn into pipe

power steering pipe damp with oil recommend further investigation

Pass 27 Jun 2006 17,771 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 17,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 WLY is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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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R143 WLY is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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