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R64 RTS

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,004 mi
Last recorded62,004 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 RTS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 62,004 miles

Coolant leak

car body work in poor condition

Fail 13 Aug 2009 62,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

car body work in poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2008 54,685 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 42,456 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 42,456 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2006 42,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

accident damage to front of car

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to o/s rear arch

o/s door post damaged

rear bumper damaged

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 RTS is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RTS, 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 R64 RTS registered?

R64 RTS is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R64 RTS safe to buy?

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