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R179 EJV

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,105 mi
Last recorded113,105 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 EJV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2012 113,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 113,105 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 110,736 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 110,736 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 107,856 miles

rear brake application on maximum allowed of 25%

Pass 10 Feb 2009 105,646 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 2 Feb 2009 105,615 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 5 Feb 2008 102,631 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 99,951 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 99,951 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Auxillery drive belt in poor condition

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 96,056 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 96,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R179 EJV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R179 EJV, 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 R179 EJV registered?

R179 EJV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R179 EJV safe to buy?

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