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R223 RVP

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,054 mi
Last recorded111,054 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 RVP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 111,054 miles

near side handbrake reading low.

nearside rear wheel arch corroded near limit

offside rear brake binding to limit

offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Fail 14 Oct 2016 111,054 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side handbrake reading low.

nearside rear wheel arch corroded near limit

offside rear brake binding to limit

offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 5 Aug 2015 109,661 miles

Nearside outer sill corroding.

Outer sill ends at rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 108,050 miles

front tyres low on egdes due to steped tread design.

near side wing repeater lamp slightly loose.

slight corrosion starting to form on off side front wing and near sude rear.

Fail 5 Aug 2014 108,050 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres low on egdes due to steped tread design.

near side wing repeater lamp slightly loose.

slight corrosion starting to form on off side front wing and near sude rear.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 107,224 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 104,313 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 97,320 miles

front brake pads are 2 3rds worn

the rear o/s tyre is cracking in the tread & on the side walls

Pass 25 Jan 2011 88,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2010 81,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2010 81,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2009 74,632 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 74,632 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 69,947 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 83,475 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 56,792 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 RVP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RVP, 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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R223 RVP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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