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R544 PBC

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

79,532 mi
Last recorded79,532 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 PBC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 79,532 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 68,155 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 68,065 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both outer sills getting very corroded and thin in places

Fail 20 Jun 2023 68,048 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both outer sills getting very corroded and thin in places

Pass 13 Jun 2022 67,050 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both outer sills have corrosion starting on them.

Pass 2 Jun 2021 65,781 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both outer sills have corrosion starting on them

Pass 22 Jun 2020 64,649 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both outer sills have corrosion starting.

n/s outer c/v boot starting to crack

rear tyre outer walls starting to perish slightly.

Fail 16 Jun 2020 64,626 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both outer sills have corrosion starting.

n/s outer c/v boot starting to crack

rear tyre outer walls starting to perish slightly.

Pass 1 Jul 2019 63,517 miles

Both outer c/v boots starting to crack.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight corrosion starting on outer sills.

Fail 1 Jul 2019 63,517 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Both outer c/v boots starting to crack.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight corrosion starting on outer sills.

Fail 24 Jun 2019 63,449 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 62,986 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 62,515 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 62,490 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 62,244 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 62,007 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 61,970 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 60,849 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 58,365 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 55,983 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 53,232 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 50,166 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 50,144 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 47,210 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 47,209 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 44,787 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 44,750 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 41,914 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 38,835 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R544 PBC is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R544 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.

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R544 PBC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R544 PBC shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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