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R629 AOO

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,403 mi
Last recorded159,403 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR629 AOO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 159,403 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 159,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 149,702 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 138,650 miles

wipers do not park readily.

Fail 26 Jan 2011 138,650 miles

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

wipers do not park readily.

Fail 25 Jan 2010 127,342 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 127,342 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 113,904 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 102,936 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 94,007 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 86,170 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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R629 AOO is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R629 AOO, 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 R629 AOO registered?

R629 AOO is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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