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R419 NEB

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,599 mi
Last recorded79,599 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 NEB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 May 2012 79,599 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 6 May 2011 74,992 miles

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 front anti roll drop link bushes slightly perished

both outersills slightly corroded

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

nearside number plate light dim

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in offside steering rack joint

Pass 25 May 2010 68,029 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 63,925 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2008 61,752 miles

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

exhaust hanging low

Pass 12 May 2007 55,149 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 48,128 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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R419 NEB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R419 NEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R419 NEB registered?

R419 NEB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R419 NEB safe to buy?

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