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R475 NEC

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,784 mi
Last recorded96,784 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 NEC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 96,784 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 96,784 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 93,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both outer sills corroding

ns front tyre wearing on edges

os rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 16 Apr 2012 89,312 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 85,564 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 82,007 miles

1.exhaust slight blow and deteriorating.2.both rear brake pipes corroding.3.o/s/f tyre presure?.4.slight wear o/s steering rack.5.nail in o/s/r tyre

1.no plate lights poor.2.battery insecure.3.o/s outer sill and both rear sill/arches corroded.4.both rear brake hoses touching under wing covers

Fail 9 Apr 2010 81,892 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

1.exhaust slight blow and deteriorating.2.both rear brake pipes corroding.3.o/s/f tyre presure?.4.slight wear o/s steering rack.5.nail in o/s/r tyre

1.no plate lights poor.2.battery insecure.3.o/s outer sill and both rear sill/arches corroded.4.both rear brake hoses touching under wing covers

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 77,695 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 77,682 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 74,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 8 Mar 2007 70,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 65,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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R475 NEC is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R475 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.

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R475 NEC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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