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R471 EYA

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,465 mi
Last recorded79,465 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 EYA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,465 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 79,427 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 May 2014 76,812 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 76,795 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 69,465 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 69,460 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 64,051 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 64,051 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2011 57,489 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 52,053 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 52,027 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 May 2009 47,264 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 41,967 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 38,145 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 33,790 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 33,790 miles

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

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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R471 EYA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R471 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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R471 EYA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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