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R166 BLC

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,713 mi
Last recorded38,713 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 BLC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 38,713 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 38,713 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 37,831 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 37,831 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 36,818 miles

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

o/s/f door mirror slighty insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2011 35,327 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 33,827 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

all four tyres have cuts in tyre tread

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage

Fail 13 Jul 2009 32,236 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 32,236 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 30,519 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 29,030 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 29,030 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 27,779 miles

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

N/S Mirror insecure.

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

O/S Rear tyre inner wall lump.

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R166 BLC 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 R166 BLC, 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 R166 BLC registered?

R166 BLC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 July 1998.

Is R166 BLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R166 BLC 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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