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R244 MVL

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,882 mi
Last recorded43,882 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 MVL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 43,882 miles

Air bag lamp on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 43,361 miles

Air bag lamp on

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 42,538 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 4 Dec 2009 42,278 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 42,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 41,640 miles

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

slight low effort o.s.r foot brake

Pass 30 Nov 2007 40,931 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 40,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brakes show small amount of out of balance

lower efforts to n/s rear service and park

park lever high on application

Pass 18 Nov 2005 39,752 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 39,752 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R244 MVL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R244 MVL, 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 R244 MVL registered?

R244 MVL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R244 MVL safe to buy?

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