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R319 MPB

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

104,723 mi
Last recorded104,723 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR319 MPB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 104,723 miles

N/S Door Mirror Glass Cracked

Rear Exhuast Mounting Not Fitted Proply

Slight Exhuast Blow Behind The Cat

Fail 26 May 2010 104,152 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2010 103,885 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

centre stop light segment not working

exhaust cat heat shield hanging down

steel wheel on o/s/f

Fail 23 Mar 2010 101,751 miles

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

lots of oil leaks engine and g/box

n/s/f wheel steel and o/s/f wheel alloy tyres same size not ideal

Pass 12 May 2009 93,717 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 May 2009 93,717 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2008 79,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

high parking brake travel

Pass 11 Apr 2007 63,009 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 63,009 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

engine oily

radiator in poor condition

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 MPB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R319 MPB, 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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R319 MPB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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