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R491 WMX

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

50,206 mi
Last recorded50,206 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 WMX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 50,206 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 50,206 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 45,612 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 30,196 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 20,243 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 20,112 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 19,193 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 18,551 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 18,258 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 17,893 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 16,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 15,327 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 15,327 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 13,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 11,811 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 8,930 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 8,930 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 8,901 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 8,744 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 8,468 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 8,241 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 7,978 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 7,694 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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R491 WMX is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R491 WMX, 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 R491 WMX registered?

R491 WMX is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 13 July 1998.

Is R491 WMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R491 WMX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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