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R149 POE

1998 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,118 mi
Last recorded89,118 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 POE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 89,118 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 89,118 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers not parking (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2015 88,678 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 88,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 87,607 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 87,607 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 86,592 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 86,588 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 May 2012 85,505 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 84,327 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 82,643 miles

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

handbrake needs adjustment

Fail 12 Jun 2010 82,468 miles

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

handbrake needs adjustment

Pass 15 Jun 2009 77,314 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 72,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 72,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 67,520 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 61,609 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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R149 POE is a 1998 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R149 POE, 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 R149 POE registered?

R149 POE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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