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R476 EAF

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,129 mi
Last recorded82,129 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 EAF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 82,129 miles

Brake pipes on both rear brake backplates are corroded.

Dampness around power steering pump.

Large chip in left hand side of screen.

Left rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

child seat fitted to left rear.

Fail 29 Apr 2010 81,946 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake pipes on both rear brake backplates are corroded.

Dampness around power steering pump.

Large chip in left hand side of screen.

Left rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

child seat fitted to left rear.

Pass 5 May 2009 72,877 miles

Battery loose and not secure in engine compartment.

Dampness from power steering system at rear of engine.

Front wiper blades worn.

Right front tyre worn close to limit.

Pass 2 May 2008 62,402 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 62,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Left front tyre worn.

Left rear tyre perished.

Pass 1 May 2007 47,440 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 47,440 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Right rear tyre is perished. also has a slight bulge in sidewall.

Pass 8 May 2006 29,045 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 27,232 miles

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

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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R476 EAF is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R476 EAF, 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 R476 EAF registered?

R476 EAF is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R476 EAF safe to buy?

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