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R31 WGW

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,440 mi
Last recorded87,440 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 WGW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 87,440 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 87,187 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 87,039 miles

1. front cv boots perished. 2. o/s front tyre wearing low on inside edge. 3. front number plate damaged. 4. slight damage to front windscreen.

Fail 27 Jan 2009 87,031 miles

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

1. front cv boots perished. 2. o/s front tyre wearing low on inside edge. 3. front number plate damaged. 4. slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 23 Jan 2008 86,459 miles

1. front number plate damaged. 2. rear exhaust box very corroded. 3. n/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge. 4. front cv boots perished.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 85,542 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges † †n/s/r tyre at legal limits worn on inside edges † †both outer drive shaft gaiters becoming perished

Pass 2 Feb 2006 78,678 miles

slight damage to front number plate † †both rear tyres wearing on inside edges † †both front brake pads becoming worn

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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R31 WGW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R31 WGW, 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 R31 WGW registered?

R31 WGW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 21 February 1998.

Is R31 WGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 WGW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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