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R481 BDX

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,862 mi
Last recorded140,862 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 BDX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 140,862 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 139,562 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 136,278 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Jun 2011 132,682 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 129,241 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2009 125,289 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 125,289 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 120,044 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 120,044 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 114,536 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 109,565 miles

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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R481 BDX is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R481 BDX, 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 R481 BDX registered?

R481 BDX is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 8 July 1998.

Is R481 BDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R481 BDX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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