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R530 TLY

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

121,513 mi
Last recorded121,513 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 TLY
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 May 2012 121,513 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside and offside outer sills, corroded.

nearside rear tyre worn low edges.

Fail 19 Mar 2012 121,282 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

belt freid

Pass 25 Mar 2011 106,399 miles

Front Brake Pads Low!

Nearside rear tyre worn low edges, cracking up and 3mm.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 96,976 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm and worn low edges.

rearbox very corroded and slightly blowing.

slight play on offside steering arm.

slight sign of leak on power steering pipe.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 87,192 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 87,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 84,996 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 84,996 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 80,770 miles

Emissons were only just within specified limits. †

Pass 22 Dec 2005 77,408 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 77,402 miles

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

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

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

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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R530 TLY 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 54.5%.

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 R530 TLY, 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 R530 TLY registered?

R530 TLY is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 15 July 1998.

Is R530 TLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R530 TLY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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