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R541 WEY

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,532 mi
Last recorded108,532 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 WEY
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2010 108,532 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 108,521 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 99,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s front tyre wearing on both edges

oil leak around engine and gearbox area

slight movement in o/s wing mirror not insecure

slight side to side play in handbrake lever pivot

Fail 29 Dec 2008 99,464 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s front tyre wearing on both edges

oil leak around engine and gearbox area

slight movement in o/s wing mirror not insecure

slight side to side play in handbrake lever pivot

Pass 4 Jan 2008 81,666 miles

ADVICE FRONT BUMPER DAMAGE

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 81,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

ADVICE FRONT BUMPER DAMAGE

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 77,994 miles

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 73,307 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 73,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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R541 WEY is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R541 WEY, 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 R541 WEY registered?

R541 WEY is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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