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R167 BLC

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,962 mi
Last recorded74,962 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 BLC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 74,962 miles

both outre sills corroded

front tyres close to limit

Fail 7 Dec 2013 74,962 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

both outre sills corroded

front tyres close to limit

Pass 13 Dec 2012 72,247 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 69,401 miles

nearside mid sill damaged

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

exhaust system heavely welded and weak

power steering damp around pump no posstive leaks

Fail 15 Dec 2011 69,364 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside mid sill damaged

power steering pump damp

Pass 10 Dec 2010 67,005 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside mid sill damaged

note water leak

offside and nearside front tyres balded outer shoulders

offside front seat belt clasp sticking

Pass 16 Dec 2009 63,973 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 63,895 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front anti roll bar link bushes starting to crack

offside mid sill damaged

power steering pipes damp but no positive leak

Pass 13 Dec 2008 60,887 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2007 58,903 miles

nearside front headlamp beam pattern dim

power steering pipes damp but no positive leak

water in nearside front headlamp

Pass 13 Dec 2006 57,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R167 BLC is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R167 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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R167 BLC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 July 1998.

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