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R365 RWP

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,862 mi
Last recorded92,862 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR365 RWP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 92,862 miles

Central brake light not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement badly cracking (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement badly cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2016 92,850 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)

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front wear on tyre edges

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion on rear inner sills and rear wheel arches

Fail 13 Dec 2016 92,850 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)

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

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front wear on tyre edges

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion on rear inner sills and rear wheel arches

Pass 15 Dec 2015 89,366 miles

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

exhaust front mount bracket broken

temperature guage not working

Fail 9 Dec 2015 89,245 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)

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

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

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

exhaust front mount bracket broken

temperature guage not working

Pass 12 Dec 2014 85,675 miles

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake travel high

Fail 12 Dec 2014 85,627 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)

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake travel high

Pass 5 Dec 2013 81,629 miles

N/S/R tyre weathered / perished

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 81,629 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

N/S/R tyre weathered / perished

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 79,020 miles

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

Damage to fornt number palte

N/S/R tyre perishing

Power steering fluid level low

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight corrosion on side sills

Pass 13 Dec 2011 77,934 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 77,934 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 76,442 miles

slight leak pas feed pipe

Pass 15 Dec 2009 74,668 miles

slight leaak pas pump feed pipe

Pass 27 Nov 2008 72,893 miles

pas pump noisy in operation

slight oil leak pas pipe

Pass 23 Apr 2008 71,947 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 70,505 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 68,928 miles

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

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

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

dampness around power steering resovior

Fail 27 Apr 2006 68,928 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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R365 RWP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R365 RWP, 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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R365 RWP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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