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R349 ETG

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,940 mi
Last recorded133,940 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 ETG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 133,940 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 12 Nov 2015 133,940 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Nov 2014 133,099 miles

both front outer cv gaitors perishing.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 131,711 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 131,705 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 128,572 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 121,989 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 121,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 114,135 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 114,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 104,700 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 104,668 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nsr tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

Pass 13 Nov 2008 97,473 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 90,407 miles

nsr tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 7 Nov 2006 78,741 miles

near side rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 7 Nov 2005 61,238 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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R349 ETG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 68,294 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R349 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 R349 ETG registered?

R349 ETG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R349 ETG safe to buy?

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