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R184 AGV

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,970 mi
Last recorded59,970 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR184 AGV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 59,970 miles

Front and rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Slight oil leak from power steering system.

Pass 3 Oct 2016 53,480 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 45,314 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 45,314 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 40,010 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 40,010 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 39,232 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SRS light on

Very slight PAS leak from hose/pipe

Pass 12 Mar 2012 38,229 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 38,226 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 36,619 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 34,379 miles

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

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)

O/S/R Brake Sqeaks

Fail 10 Mar 2009 32,470 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 32,470 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 30,230 miles

centre section of exhaust very corroded but not blowing

Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,491 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 26,617 miles

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

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

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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R184 AGV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R184 AGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R184 AGV registered?

R184 AGV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R184 AGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R184 AGV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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