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R415 EGP

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,352 mi
Last recorded97,352 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 EGP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2010 97,352 miles

1 of 6 bulbs in high level stop light not working

all shock absorbers are slightly damp

chips in windscreen

engine coolent level is low

n/s door mirror is slightly insecure

rear engine stabilizer mount rear bolt is loose

steering rack is damp

Fail 19 Jun 2010 97,352 miles

1 of 6 bulbs in high level stop light not working

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all shock absorbers are slightly damp

chips in windscreen

engine coolent level is low

n/s door mirror is slightly insecure

rear engine stabilizer mount rear bolt is loose

steering rack is damp

Pass 13 Jun 2009 93,647 miles

Oil leak

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Slight oil leak from rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 89,026 miles

1 of 6 bulbs in high level brake light not working

both rear shock absorbers leaking slightly

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

n/s seat belt stalk stiff in operation

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

steering rack damp

Fail 7 Jun 2008 89,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

1 of 6 bulbs in high level brake light not working

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear shock absorbers leaking slightly

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

n/s seat belt stalk stiff in operation

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 25 Jun 2007 81,086 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 72,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres showing signs of wear

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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R415 EGP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R415 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 R415 EGP registered?

R415 EGP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 6 July 1998.

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