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R34 POE

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,136 mi
Last recorded97,136 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 POE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2010 97,136 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 97,136 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 93,584 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 93,584 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 89,727 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 89,727 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 86,494 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 86,494 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 78,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2005 65,283 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 POE is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R34 POE, 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 POE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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