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R373 MTF

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,502 mi
Last recorded93,502 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR373 MTF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 93,502 miles

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

Rear both sides sills slightly corroded

Rear slight imbalance in brakes

oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2015 91,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel slight bind

slight leak from rear exhaust box system deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2014 91,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system has corrosion on the rear section

Pass 12 Jan 2013 90,124 miles

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2012 88,384 miles

Multiple engine oil leaks

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight oil weep from steering rack

Slight play in steering rack

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 86,359 miles

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

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

windscreen has stone chips

Fail 8 Jan 2011 86,353 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

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

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 16 Jan 2010 83,607 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 81,237 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 78,719 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 76,751 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 75,325 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 75,325 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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R373 MTF is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R373 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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What year was R373 MTF registered?

R373 MTF is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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