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R214 GDL

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,009 mi
Last recorded75,009 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 GDL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 75,009 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2014 72,917 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 67,216 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 67,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 61,394 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 56,380 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 50,743 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 47,918 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 44,048 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 40,719 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 37,332 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2005 33,598 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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R214 GDL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 R214 GDL, 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 R214 GDL registered?

R214 GDL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R214 GDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R214 GDL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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