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R162 BUX

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,168 mi
Last recorded66,168 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 BUX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 66,168 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 66,063 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2012 59,197 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 59,135 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 53,587 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine sump corrodded and leaking oil

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Sep 2011 53,587 miles

engine sump corrodded and leaking oil

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Aug 2010 48,188 miles

oil leak sump rusty

Fail 11 Aug 2010 48,188 miles

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

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

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

oil leak sump rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2009 67,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 35,621 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 24,448 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 21,175 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 21,175 miles

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

Offside 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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R162 BUX is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R162 BUX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R162 BUX registered?

R162 BUX is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R162 BUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R162 BUX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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