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R276 AVX

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,976 mi
Last recorded66,976 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 AVX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2009 66,976 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

centre and rear exhaust section and rear exhaust joint badly corroded and leaking slightly/RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

gear box oil leak

ns lower sill/door shut damaged,panel damage

power steering and alternator drive belts perished and cracking

Fail 6 Feb 2009 66,974 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

centre and rear exhaust section and rear exhaust joint badly corroded and leaking slightly/RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

gear box oil leak

ns lower sill/door shut damaged,panel damage

power steering and alternator drive belts perished and cracking

rear brake balance just acceptable,osr snatching slightly/RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Pass 8 Feb 2008 58,981 miles

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

fluid around power steering reservoir,pipes/hoses & pump

rear exhaust silencer corroding

signs of fluid around brake master cylinder

Fail 8 Feb 2008 58,981 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fluid around power steering reservoir,pipes/hoses & pump

rear exhaust silencer corroding

signs of fluid around brake master cylinder

Pass 15 Aug 2006 48,395 miles

see advise sheet issued on 15/08/2006,test number 192127826295,number 03 rectified

Fail 15 Aug 2006 48,394 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

1 centre stop light bulbs not working

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front antiroll bar link bushes perishing

handbrake travel

o/s steering rack boot slightly damp

radiator in poor condition

rear view mirror loose

water in nsr lamp

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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R276 AVX is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R276 AVX, 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 R276 AVX registered?

R276 AVX is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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