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R502 PBC

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,148 mi
Last recorded86,148 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 PBC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 86,148 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 86,142 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 81,147 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 76,931 miles

nearside outer sill bottom rusted.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 72,048 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 67,816 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 62,345 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 60,050 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 53,642 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 49,420 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 45,481 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge close to legal limit

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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R502 PBC is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R502 PBC, 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

How do I check the history of R502 PBC?

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What year was R502 PBC registered?

R502 PBC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R502 PBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R502 PBC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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