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R472 NEC

1998 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,499 mi
Last recorded54,499 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 NEC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 54,499 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 54,499 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 53,401 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 50,508 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 50,508 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 48,293 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 48,293 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 46,817 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 46,817 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 45,747 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 44,144 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 42,219 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 40,228 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 38,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 35,890 miles

Offside 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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R472 NEC is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R472 NEC, 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 R472 NEC registered?

R472 NEC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R472 NEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R472 NEC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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