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R270 BON

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,154 mi
Last recorded110,154 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 BON
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 110,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 110,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 101,456 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED & DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLLY SCUFFED & DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 24 Mar 2010 101,456 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED & DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLLY SCUFFED & DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 4 Mar 2009 96,155 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 92,027 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

long travel on parking brake

Pass 8 Sep 2007 92,027 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

long travel on parking brake

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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R270 BON is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R270 BON, 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 R270 BON registered?

R270 BON is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R270 BON safe to buy?

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