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R403 EGP

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,349 mi
Last recorded119,349 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 EGP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 119,349 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear tyre perished/splitting

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 May 2013 111,450 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 28 May 2013 111,450 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 31 May 2012 105,735 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 99,199 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 93,429 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 93,429 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 88,919 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 88,919 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 83,974 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 79,151 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 73,468 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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R403 EGP 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 75%.

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 R403 EGP, 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 R403 EGP registered?

R403 EGP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R403 EGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R403 EGP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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