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R374 ECL

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,354 mi
Last recorded82,354 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 ECL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 82,354 miles

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

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

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

rear section of exhaust getting weak

windscreen damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2011 78,817 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 9 Mar 2011 78,786 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 13 Mar 2010 73,834 miles

windsceen stone chipped

Pass 10 Mar 2009 69,544 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 65,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 61,049 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2006 57,073 miles

exhaust knocking on body work

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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R374 ECL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R374 ECL, 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 R374 ECL registered?

R374 ECL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R374 ECL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R374 ECL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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