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R574 NTD

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,958 mi
Last recorded66,958 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 NTD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 66,958 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 66,269 miles

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

front brake discs wearing

nearside front tyre worn close to limit on the inner edge

slight seepage of power steering fluid from crimped hose joint next to power steering pump

Fail 6 Jan 2014 66,260 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs wearing

nearside front tyre worn close to limit on the inner edge

slight seepage of power steering fluid from crimped hose joint next to power steering pump

Pass 16 Jan 2013 64,267 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 64,267 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 63,265 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 63,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 61,533 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 61,530 miles

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

Offside Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 60,357 miles

nearside front suspension arm bottom ball joint-tiny lift

nearside front tyre tread wearing low on the outer edge

Fail 7 Jan 2010 60,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

nearside front suspension arm bottom ball joint-tiny lift

nearside front tyre tread wearing low on the outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2008 59,356 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 59,353 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 58,149 miles

nearside front brake pipe to flexy starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre tread getting low on inner part of tread

offside front brake pipe to flexy starting to corrode

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Pass 10 Jan 2007 56,587 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 56,587 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 55,080 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 55,080 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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R574 NTD is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R574 NTD, 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 R574 NTD registered?

R574 NTD is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R574 NTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R574 NTD shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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