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R311 TRD

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,709 mi
Last recorded80,709 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 TRD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 80,709 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges, perished and have splits in sidewalls

both rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Mar 2017 80,702 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges, perished and have splits in sidewalls

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Mar 2016 78,271 miles

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Fail 17 Mar 2016 78,244 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Pass 21 Mar 2015 72,545 miles

Oil leak

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Fail 21 Mar 2015 72,545 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 23 Apr 2014 67,899 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 67,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 63,591 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 63,584 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 61,208 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 59,230 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 56,599 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 54,066 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 50,008 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 46,236 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 43,623 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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R311 TRD is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R311 TRD registered?

R311 TRD is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R311 TRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R311 TRD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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