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R46 WGW

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,853 mi
Last recorded56,853 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 WGW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 56,853 miles

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

n/s wiper blade is split on its end

Pass 3 Jan 2014 54,647 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Jan 2014 54,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Jan 2013 47,890 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 47,890 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 38,476 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2012 38,476 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine needed 1 litre of oil to bring to minimum level.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 29,077 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 27,681 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 26,287 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 25,030 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 22,982 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 22,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R46 WGW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R46 WGW, 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 R46 WGW registered?

R46 WGW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R46 WGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R46 WGW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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