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R271 ORW

1998 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,565 mi
Last recorded102,565 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 ORW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 102,565 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 102,561 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 94,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers seatbelt damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 94,261 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers seatbelt damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 85,624 miles

both front anti-roll bar links perrished

engine oil leak

excess travel on handbrake lever

exhaust system corroded

high level brake light inop

n/s/f outer cv gator perrished

power steering level low

rear wiper split

unable to open o/s/r door

Fail 29 Mar 2010 85,624 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front anti-roll bar links perrished

engine oil leak

excess travel on handbrake lever

exhaust system corroded

high level brake light inop

n/s/f outer cv gator perrished

power steering level low

rear wiper split

unable to open o/s/r door

Pass 27 Mar 2009 78,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

oil sump corroded

park brake lever high needs adjustment

Fail 25 Mar 2009 78,047 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

oil sump corroded

park brake lever high needs adjustment

Pass 3 Mar 2008 71,054 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 71,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 64,525 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 58,384 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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R271 ORW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R271 ORW, 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 R271 ORW registered?

R271 ORW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R271 ORW safe to buy?

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