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R319 AVW

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,763 mi
Last recorded112,763 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR319 AVW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 112,763 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 112,763 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 99,263 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 89,108 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 89,108 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 79,112 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 68,297 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 56,244 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 50,694 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 50,694 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2006 45,897 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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R319 AVW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R319 AVW, 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 R319 AVW registered?

R319 AVW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R319 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R319 AVW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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