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R175 WBL

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,738 mi
Last recorded84,738 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 WBL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 84,738 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 75,830 miles

srs lamp on intermittent

Fail 16 Oct 2017 75,693 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 75,049 miles

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

intermittent fault with srs warning light

Pass 26 Oct 2015 71,995 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 67,348 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 64,085 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 60,722 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 58,843 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 57,433 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 57,433 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 55,143 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 51,612 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 47,909 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 45,099 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 44,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2005 44,598 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WBL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R175 WBL, 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 WBL registered?

R175 WBL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R175 WBL safe to buy?

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