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R254 TBL

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,143 mi
Last recorded108,143 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 TBL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2011 108,143 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Dec 2010 92,726 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 92,726 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 82,161 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 76,788 miles

bonnet catch faulty

Pass 28 Dec 2007 72,739 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 72,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f head lamp misted up

o/s/f lower ball joint gater split

Pass 21 Dec 2006 67,752 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 67,752 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

S R S light on

Pass 2 Feb 2006 62,893 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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R254 TBL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R254 TBL, 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 R254 TBL registered?

R254 TBL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R254 TBL safe to buy?

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