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R580 ERO

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,099 mi
Last recorded82,099 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 ERO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 82,099 miles

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

n/s headlamp deteriorating

Pass 11 Mar 2010 80,555 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

center brake light not working

n/s/f head lamp has condensation in it

Fail 11 Mar 2010 80,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

center brake light not working

n/s/f head lamp has condensation in it

Pass 16 Mar 2009 79,372 miles

both head lamp beam out put poor

both rear tyres perishing

engine oil leak

exhaust system rusty

front brake pads worn low

nearside front cv boot spliting

offside front brakes slightly binding

offside front cv boot perishing

offside headlamp damaged

offside wing mirror cracked

Fail 11 Mar 2009 79,329 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both head lamp beam out put poor

both rear tyres perishing

engine oil leak

exhaust system rusty

front brake pads worn low

nearside front cv boot spliting

offside front brakes slightly binding

offside front cv boot perishing

offside headlamp damaged

offside wing mirror cracked

Pass 8 Feb 2008 73,728 miles

minor damage to drivers seat belt.

nearside headlamp condensating.

Fail 8 Feb 2008 73,728 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

minor damage to drivers seat belt.

nearside headlamp condensating.

Pass 9 Feb 2007 62,989 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2007 62,989 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 55,859 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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R580 ERO is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R580 ERO, 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 R580 ERO registered?

R580 ERO is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R580 ERO safe to buy?

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