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R64 MDL

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

84,881 mi
Last recorded84,881 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 MDL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 84,881 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet difficult to open

front brake imbalance

front tyre raised inner edges have almost no tread

power steering fluid on minimum

windscreen wash poor

Fail 31 Oct 2012 84,881 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet difficult to open

front brake imbalance

front tyre raised inner edges have almost no tread

power steering fluid on minimum

windscreen wash poor

Pass 24 Oct 2011 82,737 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 82,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

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 3 Nov 2010 79,512 miles

centre exhaust rubber badly split

n/s wiper blade poor

slight leak from power steering fluid reservoir

slight play in steering rack

water in n/s/r lamp

wiper motor faulty

Fail 30 Oct 2010 79,493 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust rubber badly split

n/s wiper blade poor

slight leak from power steering fluid reservoir

slight play in steering rack

water in n/s/r lamp

wiper motor faulty

Pass 29 Oct 2009 77,129 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres well under-inflated

front brake judder

n/s/f brake binding slightly

slight power steering leak

windscreen very dirty

Pass 3 Nov 2008 74,663 miles

brake judder front + rear

centre exhaust rusty

Fail 31 Oct 2008 74,663 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake judder front + rear

centre exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2007 73,034 miles

Centre exhaust section corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2007 73,034 miles

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

Centre exhaust section corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2006 64,377 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 64,377 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Power steering fluid below min

oil leak

power steering drive belt cracking, perishing

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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R64 MDL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R64 MDL, 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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R64 MDL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R64 MDL safe to buy?

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