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R524 WOM

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,316 mi
Last recorded75,316 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 WOM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 75,316 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

travel in handbrake

Fail 22 Apr 2010 75,316 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

travel in handbrake

Pass 20 Apr 2009 69,783 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s mirror cover damaged

o/sn/s front tyres starting to wear

rear n/s tyre starting to wear

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear o/s suspension strut slightly damp

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 24 Apr 2008 65,216 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate.

slight leak at o/s steering rack arm

slight play in o/s steering rack arm. o/s door mirror damaged

travel in handbrake

Fail 19 Apr 2008 65,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate.

slight leak at o/s steering rack arm

slight play in o/s steering rack arm. o/s door mirror damaged

travel in handbrake

Pass 18 Apr 2007 59,792 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

travel in hand brake lever rear n/s tyre starting to wear on edge

Pass 2 Mar 2006 53,449 miles

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

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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R524 WOM is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R524 WOM, 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 R524 WOM registered?

R524 WOM is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R524 WOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R524 WOM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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