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R339 BNC

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,286 mi
Last recorded119,286 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 BNC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 119,286 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 118,772 miles

modified for competition

underbody guards fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2022 117,314 miles

Modified for competition

Under body guards fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2020 117,001 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 112,119 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 112,114 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 112,114 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 112,114 miles

Central Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 110,910 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 110,910 miles

Front Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 109,655 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 103,984 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 103,984 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 102,942 miles

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

no rear seats or belts fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Oct 2009 100,109 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 96,826 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 83,938 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 83,938 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 70,684 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 56,452 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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R339 BNC is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R339 BNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R339 BNC registered?

R339 BNC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R339 BNC safe to buy?

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