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R275 PCB

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,159 mi
Last recorded75,159 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 PCB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2009 75,159 miles

both outer cv boots perished.

brake discs slightly corroded.

exhaust fouling rear bumper.

fuel tank badly corroded at seam.

o/s/r shock absorber damp.

play in o/s ballend of steering rack.

power steering belt perished.

power steering pump damp.

rear tyres perishing.

small chip in o/s of windscreen in swe pt area.

sump pan badly corroded and suspect porous.

Fail 27 Oct 2009 75,159 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

power steering pump damp.

rear tyres perishing.

both outer cv boots perished.

brake discs slightly corroded.

exhaust fouling rear bumper.

fuel tank badly corroded at seam.

o/s/r shock absorber damp.

oil filter corroded and porous.

play in o/s ballend of steering rack.

power steering belt perished.

small chip in o/s of windscreen in swe pt area.

sump pan badly corroded and suspect porous.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 65,321 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil sump corroded

slight play in o/s steering rack ball-end

Fail 17 Oct 2008 65,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil sump corroded

slight play in o/s steering rack ball-end

Pass 24 Oct 2007 57,726 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

power steering belt perished

slight play in o/s steering rack ball-end

Pass 25 Oct 2006 50,415 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 50,415 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Coolant leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in offside front road wheel

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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R275 PCB is a 1998 Rover 214 in White 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 R275 PCB, 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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R275 PCB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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