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1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,874 mi
Last recorded54,874 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR568 USD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 54,874 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 48,858 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 48,858 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rears all round outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 42,628 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills getting weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2019 42,610 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills getting weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 41,271 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 40,683 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 39,912 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 39,026 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 38,207 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 37,246 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 37,246 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 36,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 May 2011 35,395 miles

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

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

front brake disc's worn

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear sections of brake pipes have corrosion

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 4 May 2010 34,294 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inside

offside rear brake binding

Pass 19 May 2009 33,346 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 32,324 miles

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

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 8 May 2007 31,367 miles

N/S/R footbrake efficiency lower than O/S/R. †Reverse lights not working.

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

Pass 12 May 2006 30,279 miles

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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R568 USD is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 R568 USD, 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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R568 USD is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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