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R212 TBL

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,847 mi
Last recorded69,847 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 TBL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2009 69,847 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES / WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / BOTH BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED / ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P.175 / 65 / 14 T

EXHAUST INTERNALS BECOMING SLIGHTLY LOOSE AND RATTLING

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED / ADVANCED IN PLACES

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCKER / STRUT BECOMING DAMP / BECOMING SLIGHTLY WEAK IN DAMPING ACTION / ADVISE TO REPLACE

POSS FAULT DEVELOPING ON REAR FOG LIGHT SWITCH / ADVISE TO REPLACE SWITCH A.S.A.P.

REAR NO PLATE BECOMING SLIGHTLY LOOSE ON NEARSIDE / RECTIFYED

UNDERSIDE / PANELING ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION / SIGNS OF BEING STOOD FOR SOME TIME

Pass 15 Jan 2008 69,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres outer edges 175/65/14 T

Pass 19 Jan 2007 68,974 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn slighty on outer edge

Fail 19 Jan 2007 68,974 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fliud low

nearside rear tyre worn slighty on outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2006 68,563 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 68,563 miles

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

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

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

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 TBL 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 66.7%.

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 TBL, 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 R212 TBL registered?

R212 TBL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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