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R225 GBU

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,946 mi
Last recorded82,946 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 GBU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 82,946 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 71,932 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 71,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 64,464 miles

part of centre centre stop light not working

power steering belt heavily split

power steering pump damp

some deterioration to rear exhaust section

some stepping to nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2010 60,346 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing more on inner edge

part of high vis stop light inop

power steering pump damp

some cracking to offside front outer cv boot

Fail 30 Apr 2010 60,346 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing more on inner edge

part of high vis stop light inop

power steering pump damp

some cracking to offside front outer cv boot

Pass 30 Apr 2009 53,842 miles

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

coolant overfilled

nsf tyre flat

Fail 30 Apr 2009 53,842 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coolant overfilled

nsf tyre flat

Pass 21 Apr 2008 42,846 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 42,561 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 40,160 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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R225 GBU is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R225 GBU, 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 R225 GBU registered?

R225 GBU is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R225 GBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R225 GBU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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