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R321 AVW

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,055 mi
Last recorded108,055 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 AVW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 108,055 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 108,055 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 98,912 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s rear brake is slower to operate

Fail 10 Jul 2010 98,910 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 90,786 miles

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

both of the front tyres are worn to the minimum tread depth

dent in the n/s front wing

Pass 5 Jul 2008 80,600 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 80,600 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s rear brakes are slower to operate

radiator condition is poor

slight blow from the exhaust in the area of the manifold/front pipe

Pass 11 Jul 2007 74,246 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 74,246 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

front discs and pads are slightly worn

front number plate damaged

long parking brake lever traver

radiator corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2006 65,168 miles

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

front number plate is damaged

long travel on the hand brake lever

oil leak

screen is damaged

wheel rims are scored

wiper blades rubber is perished

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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R321 AVW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R321 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 R321 AVW registered?

R321 AVW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 21 March 1998.

Is R321 AVW safe to buy?

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