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R23 WLF

1998 Rover 214

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,043 mi
Last recorded87,043 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2006
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 WLF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2006 87,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front screen wipers poor clearance

front service brake imbalance very high

smell of A/F on opening bonnet, header tank empty, had to top up to carry out MOT

Pass 15 Dec 2006 87,043 miles

front screen wipers poor clearance

front service brake imbalance very high

smell of A/F on opening bonnet, header tank empty, had to top up to carry out MOT

Pass 19 Dec 2005 82,663 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 82,663 miles

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

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

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

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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R23 WLF is a 1998 Rover 214 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R23 WLF, 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 R23 WLF registered?

R23 WLF is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R23 WLF safe to buy?

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