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R178 EOB

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,070 mi
Last recorded63,070 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 EOB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 63,070 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 63,060 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 60,222 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 60,220 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 57,405 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 57,405 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

nsr tyre perrishing

oil leak

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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R178 EOB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R178 EOB, 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 R178 EOB registered?

R178 EOB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R178 EOB safe to buy?

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