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R343 AUJ

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,860 mi
Last recorded113,860 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 AUJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 113,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2014 113,604 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 95,575 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

condensation in n/s/f indicator lens

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s outer sill beginning to corrode

wipers not parking automatically

Fail 8 Feb 2013 95,575 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

condensation in n/s/f indicator lens

front brake discs slightly worn

high level brake light partially innop

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s outer sill beginning to corrode

slight binding on o/s/r brake

wipers not parking automatically

Fail 26 Jan 2012 79,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre rear seat belt removed at time of test

hand brake travel high

Pass 26 Jan 2012 79,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre rear seat belt removed at time of test

hand brake travel high

Pass 31 Jan 2011 63,794 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r flasher lamp bulb looseing colour

Pass 13 Jan 2010 51,563 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 51,563 miles

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 38,711 miles

nsr tyre cracked outer wall

Pass 21 Nov 2007 29,328 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 28,351 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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R343 AUJ is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R343 AUJ, 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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R343 AUJ is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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