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R257 TSW

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

76,534 mi
Last recorded76,534 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 TSW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 76,534 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 76,533 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear lamps (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 74,180 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 74,185 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 72,009 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 72,009 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 69,591 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 69,591 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 66,708 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 66,708 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 60,702 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 60,702 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 56,043 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 56,043 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 50,047 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 45,967 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 45,967 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 41,059 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 41,059 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 38,565 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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R257 TSW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R257 TSW, 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 R257 TSW registered?

R257 TSW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R257 TSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R257 TSW shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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