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R352 EGP

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,499 mi
Last recorded99,499 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR352 EGP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 99,499 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 99,499 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 99,039 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 99,038 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded side sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded side sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 96,966 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 95,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 95,934 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 94,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 94,608 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 92,106 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 92,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 86,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 86,685 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 75,124 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 75,123 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 72,475 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 72,475 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 68,388 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 64,316 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 64,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 60,929 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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R352 EGP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R352 EGP, 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 R352 EGP registered?

R352 EGP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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