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R354 WGW

1998 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,852 mi
Last recorded45,852 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 WGW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 45,852 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 45,852 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 41,730 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 41,687 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 38,175 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 36,002 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 33,664 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 33,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 31,096 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 31,096 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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R354 WGW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Grey 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 R354 WGW, 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 R354 WGW registered?

R354 WGW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R354 WGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R354 WGW shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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