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R544 SWN

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,361 mi
Last recorded96,361 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 SWN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 96,361 miles

175/65/14 X 4

OIL LEAK

OS HL-ON HIGEST PASS LINE-PODOT

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/4/12

REAR W/MOTOR INOP

ROVER BADGE MISSING OFF FRONT GRILL

S/CORR NS OUTER SILL

SRS "RED " LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH

Fail 10 Apr 2012 96,361 miles

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

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

175/65/14 X 4

OIL LEAK

OS HL-ON HIGEST PASS LINE-PODOT

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/4/12

REAR W/MOTOR INOP

ROVER BADGE MISSING OFF FRONT GRILL

S/CORR NS OUTER SILL

SRS "RED " LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH

Fail 26 Apr 2011 91,086 miles

175/65/14 X4

CENTRE ARIEL MISSING

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

FRONT GRILL "ROVER" BADGE MISSING

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OIL LEAK(SMALL)

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-30/4/11

SRS W/LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH

T/BELT??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 26 Apr 2011 91,086 miles

175/65/14 X4

CENTRE ARIEL MISSING

FRONT GRILL "ROVER" BADGE MISSING

OIL LEAK(SMALL)

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-30/4/11

SRS W/LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH

T/BELT??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 21 Apr 2010 86,225 miles

'SRS' LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH

175/65/14 X4

AUXILARY BELT EXCESS WEAR

NS HL ON LOWEST POSS PASS LINE-PODOT

Oil leak

REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT HOLDER PLASTIC COVER DAMAGED

S/CORR-NSR OUTER SILL

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK-POPDOT

Pass 14 Apr 2009 81,526 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 81,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

175/65/14 X4

CLUTCH OPERATION HEAVY

SEVERE OIL LEAK

SRS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH

Pass 22 Apr 2008 77,626 miles

175/65/14 X4

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

SRS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH

Fail 22 Apr 2008 77,626 miles

175/65/14 X4

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

SRS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH

Pass 25 Apr 2007 74,512 miles

175/65/14 X4

AUXILARY DRIVE BELT WORN

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

PB 17% PODOT

SB --FRONT BRAKES 10% IMBALANCE-PODOT

Pass 29 Apr 2006 70,348 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 70,348 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 SWN is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R544 SWN, 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 R544 SWN registered?

R544 SWN is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is R544 SWN safe to buy?

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