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R389 TLD

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

25,300 mi
Last recorded25,300 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 TLD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 25,300 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 24,387 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 23,105 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

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

o/s front tyre deteriorate annd started to separate

o/s front wiper blade started to separate

Fail 21 Mar 2014 23,105 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

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

o/s front tyre deteriorate annd started to separate

o/s front wiper blade started to separate

Pass 22 Apr 2013 22,551 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 21,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 20,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 19,097 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 18,501 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 17,457 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 15,899 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 13,954 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 TLD is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TLD, 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 TLD registered?

R389 TLD is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R389 TLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R389 TLD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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