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R336 ETG

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,210 mi
Last recorded72,210 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR336 ETG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2017 72,210 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill middle and rear lower (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 71,566 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 70,737 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 70,737 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 68,955 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 68,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 67,102 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 67,102 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 64,516 miles

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

srs warning lamp on

Fail 6 Feb 2012 64,516 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

middle and rear exhaust system corroded

srs warning lamp on

Pass 3 Feb 2011 616,532 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 616,532 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 58,868 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 56,492 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 52,646 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 47,396 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 43,629 miles

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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R336 ETG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R336 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 R336 ETG registered?

R336 ETG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R336 ETG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R336 ETG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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