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R63 MRU

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

76,195 mi
Last recorded76,195 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 MRU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 76,195 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just within limit (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 76,195 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just within limit (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 75,152 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 9 Jun 2023 75,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 7 Jun 2022 71,350 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 7 Jun 2022 71,350 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 8 Jun 2021 65,188 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 10 Jun 2020 58,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 7 Jun 2019 56,952 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 56,950 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 51,772 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 51,772 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 46,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine bay band under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 May 2016 38,500 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 35,360 miles

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

Oil leak

all tyres perished and slight cracking

nearside front wiper blade in poor condtion but clearing screen

powersteering belt badly perished

rear half of exhaust system is corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 32,180 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 31,402 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 30,508 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 30,508 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 29,496 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 29,496 miles

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

Sligh power steering leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 28,317 miles

reverse lights not working

Pass 28 Jul 2009 27,519 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 26,588 miles

oil on o side steering rack gaiter

Pass 27 Jul 2007 25,452 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 24,243 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 22,467 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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R63 MRU is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R63 MRU, 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 R63 MRU registered?

R63 MRU is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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