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R389 NDY

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,234 mi
Last recorded72,234 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 NDY
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 72,234 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion in roof panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Corrosion on wheel arch

Offside Front Corrosion on wheel arch

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear roof panel corroded around boot hinges but not affecting operation of boot. Boot can be secured in closed position.

Fail 7 Apr 2021 72,178 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant level low

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion in roof panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Corrosion on wheel arch

Offside Front Corrosion on wheel arch

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear roof panel corroded around boot hinges but not affecting operation of boot. Boot can be secured in closed position.

Pass 7 May 2020 70,798 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Roof panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Corrosion on wheel arch

Offside Front Corrosion on wheel arch

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear roof panel corroded around boot hinges but not affecting operation of boot. Boot can be secured in closed position.

Fail 29 Apr 2020 70,773 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested Exhaust leak excessive enough to affect emissions results (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body component insecure Mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Roof panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Corrosion on wheel arch

Offside Front Corrosion on wheel arch

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear roof panel corroded around boot hinges but not affecting operation of boot. Boot can be secured in closed position.

Pass 5 Apr 2019 66,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 66,217 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 61,473 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 61,473 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 57,135 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 57,135 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 50,535 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 41,895 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 41,895 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2014 33,482 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 28,140 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracking.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 24,466 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 21,816 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 20,855 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 20,097 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 19,171 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 18,177 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 17,191 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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R389 NDY is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R389 NDY, 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 R389 NDY registered?

R389 NDY is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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