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R175 SSM

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,934 mi
Last recorded72,934 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 SSM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2012 72,934 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 71,583 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 71,583 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 69,885 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 68,885 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 65,162 miles

corrosion forming on both rear lower wheel arches

Fail 3 Jan 2007 63,655 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 63,655 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 62,162 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 62,162 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake slight binb

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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R175 SSM is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R175 SSM, 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 R175 SSM registered?

R175 SSM is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R175 SSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R175 SSM shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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