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R321 MEB

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,748 mi
Last recorded67,748 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 MEB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 67,748 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 67,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS CORRODING WITH AGE

NEAR SIDE FRONT INNER C,V BOOT LEAKING GREASE

OFF SIDE FRONT INNER C,V BOOT LEAKING GREASE

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE LEAVER

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 62,997 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 57,275 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 47,688 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 MEB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R321 MEB, 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 MEB registered?

R321 MEB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R321 MEB safe to buy?

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