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R417 GDV

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,665 mi
Last recorded83,665 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR417 GDV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 83,665 miles

suspect headgasket failure

Fail 13 Oct 2014 83,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

suspect headgasket failure

Pass 4 Oct 2013 76,959 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/f 175/65/14-H tyre close to limit

n/s/f inner wheel rim heavily dented

n/s/r 175/65/14-H tyre close to limit

o/s/f 175/65/14-H tyre close to limit

o/s/r 175/65/14-H tyre close to limit

Fail 4 Oct 2013 76,959 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s/f 175/65/14-H tyre close to limit

n/s/f inner wheel rim heavily dented

n/s/r 175/65/14-H tyre close to limit

o/s/f 175/65/14-H tyre close to limit

o/s/r 175/65/14-H tyre close to limit

Pass 17 Sep 2012 72,058 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 66,565 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 61,477 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 55,746 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 48,435 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 42,936 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 38,885 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 33,446 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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R417 GDV 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 83.3%.

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 R417 GDV, 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 R417 GDV registered?

R417 GDV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R417 GDV safe to buy?

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