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R625 WLA

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,195 mi
Last recorded111,195 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR625 WLA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 111,195 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 111,195 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 105,067 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 105,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 97,483 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Feb 2010 97,483 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 93,734 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 90,881 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 87,608 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 87,608 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 82,152 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 82,152 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system hanging slightly low and correded.

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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R625 WLA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R625 WLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R625 WLA registered?

R625 WLA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R625 WLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R625 WLA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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