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R217 NEB

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

122,202 mi
Last recorded122,202 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 NEB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 122,202 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Under body and components getting rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2017 121,881 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Tyre perished ()

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

Offside Rear Brake binding

Slight corrosion under body

Fail 6 Apr 2017 121,881 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Tyre perished ()

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

Offside Rear Brake binding

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

Slight corrosion under body

Pass 31 Mar 2016 120,781 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

front and rear suspension slightly corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2016 120,781 miles

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

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

front and rear suspension slightly corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2015 119,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/r brake has slight bind.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 119,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r brake has slight bind.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 113,774 miles

Both outer cv gaitors perished

Rear brakes slightly binding

Slight seepage from power steering

Fail 3 Apr 2014 113,773 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both outer cv gaitors perished

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brakes slightly binding

Slight seepage from power steering

Pass 10 Apr 2013 112,464 miles

Front suspension rusty

Rear suspension rusty

Water in near side head lamp

Fail 4 Apr 2013 112,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

Front suspension rusty

Rear suspension rusty

Water in near side head lamp

Pass 19 Mar 2012 112,057 miles

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 24 Mar 2011 111,242 miles

front brake discs pitted.

Fail 24 Mar 2011 111,242 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake discs pitted.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 110,543 miles

Both outer cv gaitors slightly deteriorated

O/s washer poor

Rear wiper split

Slight leak from power steering pipe

Pass 17 Sep 2009 109,016 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 109,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 105,902 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 105,902 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 102,714 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 102,699 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted to n/s/r, unable to test seat belt

Pass 20 Sep 2006 99,852 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 99,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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
Full Rover 214 reliability report

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R217 NEB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 R217 NEB, 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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R217 NEB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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