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R211 PCU

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,870 mi
Last recorded92,870 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 PCU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 92,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise exhaust tail pipe corroded .

Fail 29 Apr 2014 92,870 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise exhaust tail pipe corroded .

Pass 10 Apr 2013 89,148 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 85,045 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 82,077 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 77,008 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 77,008 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 71,532 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 71,532 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 65,244 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 57,520 miles

front pipe/cat and middle exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 21 Sep 2005 52,903 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

cat loose in box

Fail 20 Sep 2005 52,891 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Cat loose in box

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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R211 PCU is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R211 PCU, 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 R211 PCU registered?

R211 PCU is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R211 PCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R211 PCU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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