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R335 ETG

1998 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,353 mi
Last recorded100,353 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 ETG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 100,353 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 100,293 miles

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 88,303 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 87,440 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2008 80,980 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 76,770 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 76,770 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 73,901 miles

ADV ISE BULB NOT WORKING IN HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW 80% WORN

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCKER JUST STARTING TO LEAK

ADVISE SLIGHT LEAK FROM OFFSIDE STEERING RACK. †OFFSIDE WIPER WHEEL BOX WORN

ADVISE TRACKING

Fail 21 Feb 2006 73,901 miles

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

Advise bulb not working on high level brake light

Advise front discs lipped

Advise front pads approx.80% worn

Advise offside front shock absorber startin g to leak

Advise offside wiper 'wheel box'worn

Advise slight leak offside steering rack

Advise tracking check

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R335 ETG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R335 ETG, 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 R335 ETG registered?

R335 ETG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R335 ETG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R335 ETG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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