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R317 WEY

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

60,168 mi
Last recorded60,168 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 WEY
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2014 60,168 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear tyre cracking with fatigue

Oil leak

coolant level below minimum

engine oil had to be topped up to carry out emission test

Pass 2 Oct 2013 58,894 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

o/s/f tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 30 Sep 2013 58,894 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

o/s/f tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 24 Sep 2012 56,785 miles

Battert security

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

Offside Front 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 Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front tyre sidewall cracking with fatigue

Fail 24 Sep 2012 56,785 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Battert security

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

Offside Front 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 Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front tyre sidewall cracking with fatigue

Pass 20 Sep 2011 54,528 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F Tyre starting to crack

O/S/R Tyre starting to crack

Fail 20 Sep 2011 54,528 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F Tyre starting to crack

O/S/R Tyre starting to crack

Pass 4 Aug 2010 54,027 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

SRS airbag light on.

o/s/r and o/s/f tyres outer sidewalls cracked.

Fail 3 Aug 2010 54,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SRS airbag light on.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r and o/s/f tyres outer sidewalls cracked.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 50,474 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 45,852 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 44,485 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

fan belt becoming perished

Pass 6 Nov 2006 42,680 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 42,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 40,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 30 Sep 2005 40,725 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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R317 WEY is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R317 WEY, 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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R317 WEY is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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