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R482 MVO

1998 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,023 mi
Last recorded42,023 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR482 MVO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2008 42,023 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 41,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 39,014 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 33,095 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 33,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R482 MVO is a 1998 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R482 MVO, 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 R482 MVO registered?

R482 MVO is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R482 MVO safe to buy?

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