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1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,956 mi
Last recorded95,956 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 USD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 95,956 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads low

front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s & n/s rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 May 2014 95,956 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads low

front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s & n/s rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 89,064 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s outer sill corroded

Fail 13 May 2013 89,064 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 15 May 2012 82,048 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 74,998 miles

brake discs slightly worn

sump corroded

Pass 7 May 2010 67,453 miles

All Brake Pipes Slighty Corroded

Pass 14 May 2009 59,708 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2008 51,168 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 44,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front 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)

slight power steering leak

Pass 24 May 2007 44,767 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front 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)

slight power steering leak

Pass 18 Aug 2006 42,081 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear no plates starting to deteriorate

front to rear brake pipes have surface corrsion

Pass 15 Aug 2005 39,090 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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R212 USD is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R212 USD, 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 USD is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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