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R439 EYA

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,897 mi
Last recorded97,897 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR439 EYA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 97,897 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 97,893 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering rack arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2018 95,239 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 95,238 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 91,394 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 91,393 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 86,120 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 81,950 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 79,942 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 79,023 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

hose on petrol tank jublee clip broken

o/s/r tyre cracked all around the outer sidewall

Fail 14 Aug 2013 79,023 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

hose on petrol tank jublee clip broken

o/s/r tyre cracked all around the outer sidewall

Pass 15 Aug 2012 76,770 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 76,067 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 75,231 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 74,163 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 69,135 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 68,187 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 68,187 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 65,466 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 63,036 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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R439 EYA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R439 EYA, 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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R439 EYA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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