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R562 WSB

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

106,960 mi
Last recorded106,960 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR562 WSB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 106,960 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

corrosion on n/s/f inner sill

corrosion on o/s/f inner sill

cut in o/s/f tyre

high level stop lamp has bulbs not working

n/s plastic side skirt is loose

n/s/f wiper split but clearing screen

n/s/r tyre is perished

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f side repeater lense missing

o/s/f wiper split but clearing screen

o/s/r tyre is perished

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

srs light on

sump corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2011 106,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

corrosion on n/s/f inner sill

corrosion on o/s/f inner sill

cut in o/s/f tyre

high level stop lamp has bulbs not working

n/s plastic side skirt is loose

n/s/f wiper split but clearing screen

n/s/r tyre is perished

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f side repeater lense missing

o/s/f wiper split but clearing screen

o/s/r tyre is perished

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

srs light on

sump corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2010 102,876 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

sump is corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2010 102,876 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

sump is corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2009 98,599 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 98,372 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

1.n/s wiper blade split. 2. s.r.s lamp illuminated. 3. slight play at steering rack rods. 4.various brake pipes corroded 5.n/s/r brake flexible hose worn.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 88,031 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

rear boot floor/valance damaged.

srs light on.

Fail 6 Oct 2008 88,031 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

rear boot floor/valance damaged.

srs light on.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 78,726 miles

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

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

air bag warning light on,on dash.

both offside tyres cut almost to cords in several places.

offside front tyre almost fouling inner arch.

rotational clicking noise from steering column area.

Fail 1 Oct 2007 78,727 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

air bag warning light on.

both offside tyres,outer sidewalls cut almost to cords.

rotational clicking from steering column area.

Fail 1 Oct 2007 78,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

air bag warning light on.

both offside tyres,outer sidewalls cut almost to cords.

handbrake lever hes free travel.

offside front tyre almost fouling arch.

rotational clicking from steering column area.

both outer plastic siils loose.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 69,306 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 68,666 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

radiator corroded

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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R562 WSB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 R562 WSB, 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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R562 WSB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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