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R32 GWC

1998 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,363 mi
Last recorded48,363 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 GWC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 48,363 miles

brake fluid low

exhaust badly corroded

front pads wearing low

fuel pipes corroded

rear wiper worn

Fail 7 Aug 2012 48,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

brake fluid low

exhaust badly corroded

front pads wearing low

fuel pipes corroded

rear wiper worn

Pass 5 Aug 2011 45,535 miles

Oil leak

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

front screen damaged

o/s/f door glass and mirror damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2010 41,455 miles

engine oil leak

radiator corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2009 37,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

accident damage to front bumper/ offside front door

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 6 Aug 2009 37,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

accident damage to front bumper/ offside front door

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Jul 2008 33,885 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 33,884 miles

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

offisde rear tyre perishing

radiator corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2007 30,061 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 30,061 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing - require attention

can not open tailgate

long travel on handbrake

tappets loud

Pass 13 Apr 2007 29,447 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 29,447 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 24,818 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 24,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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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R32 GWC is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R32 GWC, 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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R32 GWC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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