CarVerify

Free Car Check

R237 SSR

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,493 mi
Last recorded60,493 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 SSR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 60,493 miles

front sub frame corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2014 60,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front sub frame corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2013 55,584 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pads very low

n/s/r brake slightly binding on

wipers not parking automaticly when switched off

Fail 2 Dec 2013 55,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pads very low

n/s/r brake slightly binding on

wipers not parking automaticly when switched off

Pass 21 Nov 2012 50,251 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f & o/s/f cv boots perishing

n/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 9 Nov 2011 44,040 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded {slightly}

front crossmember corroded

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 16 Nov 2010 42,106 miles

front pads low

Pass 19 Nov 2009 40,083 miles

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

bind n/s rear brake slight damage to n/s rear tyre outer wall

Pass 12 Nov 2008 39,039 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 38,571 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 38,443 miles

passenger side rear foot brake needs adjustment

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R237 SSR 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 81.8%.

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 R237 SSR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R237 SSR?

You can check the full history of R237 SSR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R237 SSR registered?

R237 SSR is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R237 SSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R237 SSR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R237 SSR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R237 SSR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.