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R554 BRW

1998 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,004 mi
Last recorded54,004 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 BRW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 54,004 miles

offside front tyre tread low and sidewalls splitting and cracking

offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

oil leak

slight blow from front exhaust

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

sump corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2013 47,305 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 47,298 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 40,082 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 40,081 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 34,505 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 34,505 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 33,635 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 30,777 miles

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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R554 BRW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R554 BRW, 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 R554 BRW registered?

R554 BRW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R554 BRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R554 BRW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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