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R198 MGC

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,101 mi
Last recorded72,101 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 MGC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 72,101 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 64,515 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 64,513 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 54,729 miles

front brake pads getting near limit

rear exhaust silencer corroded and small hole, but not excessive

Pass 3 Jul 2007 47,983 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 39,299 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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R198 MGC is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R198 MGC, 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 R198 MGC registered?

R198 MGC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R198 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R198 MGC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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