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R383 EVG

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

51,905 mi
Last recorded51,905 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 EVG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 51,905 miles

brake fluid between max and min

centre and rear sections of exhaust slightly rusty

front brake discs slightly pitted

srs light illuminated

Fail 19 Jul 2011 51,904 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

brake fluid between max and min

centre and rear sections of exhaust slightly rusty

front brake discs slightly pitted

srs light illuminated

Pass 9 Jul 2010 51,437 miles

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

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

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 8 Jul 2009 50,063 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 50,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 46,168 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 46,163 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 20 Apr 2006 38,369 miles

1 led out center stop light

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to rear bummper

non obligatory mirror damaged

wipers split

Pass 20 Apr 2006 38,369 miles

1 led out center stop light

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to rear bummper

non obligatory mirror damaged

wipers split

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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R383 EVG is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R383 EVG, 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 R383 EVG registered?

R383 EVG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R383 EVG safe to buy?

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