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R634 NTE

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,701 mi
Last recorded63,701 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR634 NTE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 63,701 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 54,940 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 50,764 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 50,764 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 46,977 miles

front & middle exhaust gaskets required

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 46,977 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front & middle exhaust gaskets required

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 43,179 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 41,313 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 41,313 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Lower Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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R634 NTE is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R634 NTE, 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 R634 NTE registered?

R634 NTE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R634 NTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R634 NTE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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