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R151 WLC

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,826 mi
Last recorded104,826 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 WLC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 104,826 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 95,326 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 84,489 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 75,732 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 66,643 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in off side and near side front steering tie arms

Pass 3 Feb 2009 57,651 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body damage to nearside front wing/bumper

both front windscreen wiper blades slightly smearing screen

engine coolant expansion bottle empty

nearside front indicator lamp slightly protruding from body caused by damage

rear registration plate cracked

suspect rear exhaust silencer is partially blocked internally

Fail 31 Jan 2009 57,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body damage to nearside front wing/bumper

both front windscreen wiper blades slightly smearing screen

engine coolant expansion bottle empty

nearside front indicator lamp slightly protruding from body caused by damage

rear registration plate cracked

suspect rear exhaust silencer is partially blocked internally

Pass 31 Jan 2008 48,191 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

rear number plate slightly damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2008 48,191 miles

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2007 38,871 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 38,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 29,128 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 29,128 miles

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

advise on both front anti roll bar drow links bushes splitting

advise on both rear wheels out of shape slightly

advise on front brake discs lipped

advise on offside front washer jet leaking when operated

advise on rear indicator bulbs starting to fade

advise on small crack on rear number plate

advise on wipers smearing slightly

strong advise on centre box piping corroded

strong advise on rear box blowing slightly by piping

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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R151 WLC is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R151 WLC, 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 R151 WLC registered?

R151 WLC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R151 WLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R151 WLC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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