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R363 ROC

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,174 mi
Last recorded116,174 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR363 ROC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 116,174 miles

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

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

exhaust is rusty

offside rear brake sticking

Pass 24 May 2013 111,175 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 104,676 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 104,676 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 97,790 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 May 2011 97,788 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2010 91,637 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 91,636 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 84,893 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 84,893 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 20 May 2008 77,079 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 77,079 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 70,048 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 23 May 2007 70,048 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 25 May 2006 62,165 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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R363 ROC is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R363 ROC, 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 R363 ROC registered?

R363 ROC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is R363 ROC safe to buy?

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