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R34 AOG

1998 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,576 mi
Last recorded105,576 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 AOG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 105,576 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 105,575 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

O/S/R Bumper loose

Pass 12 Mar 2012 99,932 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 96,341 miles

both rear metel brake pipes from hoses to cylinders corroded

gearbox has oil leaks

high intensity brake light has 2 bulbs not working

nearside rear tyre has cracks in walls and tread

offside rear tyre has cracks in walls

slight corrosion on exhaust centre and rear

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 1 Jul 2011 96,293 miles

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

both rear metel brake pipes from hoses to cylinders corroded

gearbox has oil leaks

high intensity brake light has 2 bulbs not working

nearside rear tyre has cracks in walls and tread

offside rear tyre has cracks in walls

slight corrosion on exhaust centre and rear

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 1 Jul 2010 89,899 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in walls and tread

slight corrosion to offside front coil spring

slight corrosion to radiator

slight wear in steering rack

slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 29 Jun 2010 89,896 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres have cracks in walls and tread

slight corrosion to offside front coil spring

slight corrosion to radiator

slight wear in steering rack

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 2 Jul 2009 81,141 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres have cracks in walls and tread

nearside front tyre on 3mm

Fail 29 Jun 2009 81,137 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres have cracks in walls and tread

nearside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 1 Jul 2008 74,163 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 68,146 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fan belt cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2006 62,131 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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R34 AOG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Grey 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 R34 AOG, 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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R34 AOG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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