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R414 TRX

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,068 mi
Last recorded112,068 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 TRX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2016 112,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 104,634 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 101,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

catalytic converter rattling internally

wipers do not park correctly

Fail 28 Apr 2014 101,460 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

catalytic converter rattling internally

wipers do not park correctly

Pass 29 Apr 2013 93,127 miles

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

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

both rear indicators fading white

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Apr 2012 84,934 miles

Both front cv boots persihed.

Both rear tyres worn out of shape and close to limit.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 82,436 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2010 79,666 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 69,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 30 Apr 2008 59,432 miles

c/l 536403

Fail 4 Jan 2007 57,041 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 57,041 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 53,040 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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R414 TRX is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R414 TRX, 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 R414 TRX registered?

R414 TRX is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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