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R311 EDL

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

11,968 mi
Last recorded11,968 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 EDL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 11,968 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Jan 2013 2,747 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Dec 2011 67,655 miles

slight corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 23 Dec 2010 62,761 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 58,270 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2008 53,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

dampness around o/s/f steering rack gaitor

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 20 Dec 2008 53,536 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dampness around o/s/f steering rack gaitor

Pass 14 Dec 2007 48,076 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 43,174 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 37,811 miles

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

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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R311 EDL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R311 EDL, 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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R311 EDL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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