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R56 MDL

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,263 mi
Last recorded108,263 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 MDL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 108,263 miles

Both front antiroll bar drop link bushes cracking slightly.

Front exhaust down pipe in very rusty and poor condition.

Nearside front and both rear shock absorbers damp.

Offside door mirror in poor condition.

Steering rack damp.

Fail 11 Aug 2009 108,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front antiroll bar drop link bushes cracking slightly.

Front exhaust down pipe in very rusty and poor condition.

Nearside front and both rear shock absorbers damp.

Offside door mirror in poor condition.

Steering rack damp.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 85,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 85,215 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 66,701 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 64,952 miles

1 bulb in high level brake light not working

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all shock absorbers leaking slightly

both aux drive belts cracked and perished

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

brake fluid level low

engine oil leaks

o/s steering rack gaitor damp

slight exhaust blow from front pipe to cat join

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Apr 2007 64,952 miles

1 bulb in high level brake light not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all shock absorbers leaking slightly

both aux drive belts cracked and perished

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

brake fluid level low

engine oil leaks

o/s steering rack gaitor damp

slight exhaust blow from front pipe to cat join

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Apr 2006 59,342 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R56 MDL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R56 MDL, 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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R56 MDL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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