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R164 ADP

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,495 mi
Last recorded90,495 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 ADP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 90,495 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S sun visor broken ( not fitted )

NOTE oil leaks

O/S/R lense cluster is damaged

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Travel on handbrake

Pass 27 Mar 2009 86,839 miles

offside rear light unit broken no white light showing

Fail 27 Mar 2009 86,839 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

offside rear light unit broken no white light showing

Pass 1 Apr 2008 75,572 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 75,572 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 64,920 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 64,920 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 53,702 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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R164 ADP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R164 ADP, 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 R164 ADP registered?

R164 ADP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R164 ADP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R164 ADP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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