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R556 BNO

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

73,898 mi
Last recorded73,898 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 BNO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 73,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 73,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.2.6)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 705,891 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre starting to crack and perish

Fail 28 Jul 2015 70,588 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 29 Jul 2014 67,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 67,035 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 46,638 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 46,638 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 62,086 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 62,086 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 61,706 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 61,299 miles

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Jul 2009 60,719 miles

both rear tyres starting to split and perish

Pass 21 Jul 2008 59,977 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 59,072 miles

Steering column height adjuster pinch bolt could do with tightening

Vehicle only just got through on emmision test

Pass 31 Jul 2006 58,130 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 58,130 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 57,210 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 57,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R556 BNO is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R556 BNO, 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 R556 BNO registered?

R556 BNO is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R556 BNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R556 BNO shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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