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R313 UWG

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,579 mi
Last recorded42,579 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 UWG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2011 42,579 miles

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes.

Fail 13 Oct 2011 42,509 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes.

corrosion on nearside sill.

front no plate discoloured can still be read.

nail in offside front tyre.

slight play in offside front steering rack end.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 39,532 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 37,055 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 37,055 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 34,525 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 34,525 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 31,909 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 18 Oct 2006 29,159 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 26,493 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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R313 UWG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R313 UWG, 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 R313 UWG registered?

R313 UWG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R313 UWG safe to buy?

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