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R197 PDK

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,686 mi
Last recorded53,686 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 PDK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2011 53,686 miles

corrosion starting in n/s + o/s/r brake pipes

front tyres wearing on edges outside centre 3/4 [esp n/s/f][175/65/14t]

heatshield on cat insecure

n/s/f brake pads starting to wear slightly low

possible fluid leak around power steering pump area?

Fail 18 Jun 2011 53,686 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

corrosion starting in n/s + o/s/r brake pipes

front tyres wearing on edges outside centre 3/4 [esp n/s/f][175/65/14t]

heatshield on cat insecure

n/s/f brake pads starting to wear slightly low

possible fluid leak around power steering pump area?

Pass 18 Jun 2010 48,510 miles

rear centre seatbelt not fitted

dampness around power steering pipes?

slight blow around exhaust joint between centre + rear sections

Pass 18 Jun 2009 44,288 miles

both front tyres worn to 1.6mm legal limit [175/65/14t]

cut on tread of o/s/r tyre not to inner cords

intermittant noise from power steering pump?

nail in n/s/r tyre

power steering fluid on minimum level

power steering pump + pipes damp with oil

rear centre seatbelt disconnected

Pass 3 Jun 2008 38,086 miles

front brake pad linings low+discs slightly worn

o/s/r shock absorber slightly damp

Fail 2 Jun 2008 38,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pad linings low+discs slightly worn

o/s/r shock absorber slightly damp

Pass 18 Jun 2007 28,294 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 26,434 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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R197 PDK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R197 PDK, 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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R197 PDK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 24 July 1998.

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