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R350 MTF

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,969 mi
Last recorded83,969 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR350 MTF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 83,969 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 83,955 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 81,479 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 79,704 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe from rear flexi hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear brake pipe greased up when presented for test

Fail 9 Sep 2017 79,685 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outersill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe from rear flexi hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear brake pipe greased up when presented for test

Pass 15 Sep 2016 78,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe from offside rear brake wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 78,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from cylinder to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 76,517 miles

both rear outer sills corroding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 76,511 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure & glass (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Offside Rear tyre perrishing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear outer sills corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2014 74,620 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 74,620 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 72,806 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 71,532 miles

Both rear steel brake pipesfrom flexis corroded.

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

NSF & OSF outer cv boots cracking.

NSF tyre worn on outer edge.

NSR & OSR tyres perishing.

OS headlamp beam pattern dull.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pipe from power steering pump leaking.

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear number plate de-laminating.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 69,524 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 66,694 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 63,887 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 62,047 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 60,452 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 57,602 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 57,602 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R350 MTF is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 R350 MTF, 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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R350 MTF is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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