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R223 BON

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,478 mi
Last recorded119,478 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 BON
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 119,478 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on outside edge

Pass 2 Jul 2013 111,883 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 105,590 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 97,307 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 95,043 miles

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

slight deterioration & perishing to front & rear suspension rubbers & bushes

slight surface corrosion to front brake discs inner & outter faces

Pass 24 Jul 2008 94,431 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 89,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

slight binding o/s/f brake

Fail 18 Jul 2007 89,669 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

slight binding o/s/f brake

Pass 28 Jul 2006 84,128 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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R223 BON is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R223 BON, 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 R223 BON registered?

R223 BON is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is R223 BON safe to buy?

The MOT history for R223 BON shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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