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R174 POE

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,819 mi
Last recorded64,819 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 POE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 64,819 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 57,554 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front anti roll bar link bushes perished but not causing excessive play

both front cv gaiters deteriorated

nearside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge dual tread tyre

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

nearside sill corroded but not considered excessive

offside rear no plate bulb dim but still illuminating

offside sill corroded but considered excessive

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 13 Jan 2012 54,410 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

advise wiper blades deteriated

Pass 7 Jan 2011 50,685 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 50,685 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 45,994 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 41,851 miles

Oil leak

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 16 Jan 2009 41,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 31 Jan 2008 38,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear fott brak low effort.

front brake pads worn almost to limits.

Pass 26 Jan 2007 33,690 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 29,154 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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R174 POE is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R174 POE, 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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R174 POE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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