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R340 ROA

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,418 mi
Last recorded94,418 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 ROA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2021 94,418 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 93,588 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 93,512 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 92,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect MISTING OF OIL (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect MISTING OF OIL (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 92,164 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 90,651 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2018 90,640 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2017 88,910 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 88,900 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 87,227 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 85,272 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)

Fail 27 May 2015 85,265 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 21 May 2014 81,565 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 81,529 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 77,243 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 77,243 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 73,034 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 66,630 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2011 66,543 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 59,955 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 52,736 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 47,938 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 44,371 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 44,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 39,477 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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R340 ROA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R340 ROA, 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 R340 ROA registered?

R340 ROA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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