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R287 TRD

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,290 mi
Last recorded85,290 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 TRD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2014 85,290 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 82,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 79,217 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 75,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 72,460 miles

Slight binding on front wheels

Slight inbalance on rear brakes

Slight power steering leak

Pass 13 Mar 2009 69,655 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 67,165 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 63,771 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 60,080 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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R287 TRD is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R287 TRD, 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 R287 TRD registered?

R287 TRD is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R287 TRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R287 TRD shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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