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R277 TSN

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,775 mi
Last recorded62,775 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 TSN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2008 62,775 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyre wear

nearside rear wheel damage on inside rim

rear brake pipe corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2008 62,775 miles

front tyre wear

nearside rear wheel damage on inside rim

rear brake pipe corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2007 59,394 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 53,936 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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R277 TSN is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R277 TSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R277 TSN registered?

R277 TSN is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R277 TSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R277 TSN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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