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R212 ORW

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

91,091 mi
Last recorded91,091 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 ORW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 91,091 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe damp - not conclusively power steering fluid.

oil leak from engine.

Fail 20 May 2014 91,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe damp - not conclusively power steering fluid.

oil leak from engine.

Fail 17 May 2014 91,021 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 83,604 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 83,604 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 May 2012 81,579 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 81,577 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 May 2011 79,662 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 79,659 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

o/side front tyre worn on inner & outer edges.

o/side rear tyre cracking side wall & starting to buldge.

Pass 20 May 2010 77,234 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 75,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust front pipe has cracked & blowing.

n/side rear indicator fading to white.

o/side rear tyre cracking outer sidewall.

Pass 13 May 2009 75,186 miles

exhaust front pipe has cracked & blowing.

n/side rear indicator fading to white.

o/side rear tyre cracking outer sidewall.

Pass 19 May 2008 73,787 miles

engine sump corroded & leaking (not part of test).

n/side front tyre,o/side front & rear tyres have cracking to side walls.

radiator corroded (not part of test).

Pass 21 May 2007 70,856 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 70,848 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2006 67,945 miles

N/s front tyre - 2mm †Rear indicator bulbs show slight deterioration

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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R212 ORW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 R212 ORW, 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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R212 ORW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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