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R239 TDD

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,150 mi
Last recorded60,150 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 TDD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 60,150 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 53,807 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 50,862 miles

little dent on the door n/s/f

Pass 26 Nov 2009 46,932 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 46,971 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 42,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front anti roll bar linkahes rubber perished

o/s/f wing and bumper damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2008 42,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front anti roll bar linkahes rubber perished

o/s/f wing and bumper damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2007 35,875 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 20,875 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2006 20,875 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 19,680 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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R239 TDD is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red 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 R239 TDD, 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 R239 TDD registered?

R239 TDD is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R239 TDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R239 TDD 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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