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R497 WLS

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,184 mi
Last recorded78,184 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 WLS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 78,184 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 71,041 miles

Exhaust front flex pipe breaking up but not blowing.

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sil (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sil (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 62,278 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 62,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 49,318 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 35,900 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 35,898 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 33,284 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 32,437 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 31,584 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 30,590 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,336 miles

off side steering rack has slight play in rack

Pass 21 Mar 2007 27,910 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 27,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise n/s/f door mirror cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2006 25,753 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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R497 WLS is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R497 WLS, 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 R497 WLS registered?

R497 WLS is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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