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R610 CLG

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

53,112 mi
Last recorded53,112 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR610 CLG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 53,112 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 51,817 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir area (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 51,817 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir area (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 50,441 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 50,441 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 44,763 miles

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

front brake pads burnt

Fail 1 Dec 2014 44,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads burnt

offside outer sill rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2013 42,824 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 42,824 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 40,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 40,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 38,256 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 38,256 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 35,367 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 32,001 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 32,001 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 27,138 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 27,135 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,830 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 23,453 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 20,999 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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R610 CLG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R610 CLG, 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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R610 CLG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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