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R593 MVC

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,530 mi
Last recorded16,530 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR593 MVC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 16,530 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2013 15,904 miles

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

exhaust corroded and slightly leaking

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2013 15,904 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

exhaust corroded and slightly leaking

Pass 8 Jun 2012 15,267 miles

exhaust corroded o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

Fail 8 Jun 2012 15,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroded o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

Pass 9 Jun 2011 14,618 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edge exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 13,775 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 13,773 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 12,985 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 12,229 miles

exhaust corroded. n/s/f shock slightly leaking

Pass 11 Jun 2007 11,468 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 10,728 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges.

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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R593 MVC is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R593 MVC, 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 R593 MVC registered?

R593 MVC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R593 MVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R593 MVC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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