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R178 RNL

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,807 mi
Last recorded72,807 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 RNL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 72,807 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

various brake pipes slight surface rust

Pass 14 Jul 2010 50,365 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 49,460 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 49,460 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 48,368 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 47,157 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2006 45,479 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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R178 RNL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R178 RNL, 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 RNL registered?

R178 RNL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R178 RNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R178 RNL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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