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R457 UBK

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

77,259 mi
Last recorded77,259 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 UBK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 77,259 miles

Exhaust Emissions CO Level High @ 0.15% On Natural Idle.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil Leak @ Nearside Front Driveshaft Oil Seal Area.

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Radaitor Corroded. Sump Slightly Corroded.

Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Tread Edges.

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 May 2009 72,219 miles

Emissions CO Level High @ 0.28% On Natural Idle.

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Tread Edge. Both Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Tread Edges

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Radiator Corroded.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Slight Oil Leak @ Nearside Front Driveshaft Oil Seal Area.

Pass 13 May 2009 72,219 miles

Emissions CO Level High @ 0.28% On Natural Idle.

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Tread Edge. Both Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Tread Edges

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Radiator Corroded.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Slight Oil Leak @ Nearside Front Driveshaft Oil Seal Area.

Pass 15 May 2008 66,320 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Slight Leak @ Nearside Driveshaft Oil Seal Area.

Fail 12 May 2008 66,316 miles

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

CO Level High @ 0.25% On Fast Idle.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Slight Leak @ Nearside Driveshaft Oil Seal Area.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 61,044 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 59,508 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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R457 UBK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green 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 R457 UBK, 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 R457 UBK registered?

R457 UBK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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