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R256 EAR

1998 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,353 mi
Last recorded73,353 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 EAR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 May 2014 73,353 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 73,353 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 69,212 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 May 2013 69,212 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 67,174 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 67,174 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 65,938 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 64,397 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 61,065 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 56,682 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 52,038 miles

front wipers starting to smear

nearside rear tyre - cracks in tread

offside rear door hinge damaged

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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R256 EAR is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple 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 R256 EAR, 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

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What year was R256 EAR registered?

R256 EAR is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R256 EAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R256 EAR 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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