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R573 EAW

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,465 mi
Last recorded62,465 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR573 EAW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2016 62,465 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 60,207 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 59,074 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 57,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 56,361 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 54,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2009 52,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyrewall cracked

Pass 25 Nov 2008 48,805 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyrewall cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2007 44,596 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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R573 EAW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R573 EAW, 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 R573 EAW registered?

R573 EAW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R573 EAW safe to buy?

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