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R654 AAS

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,195 mi
Last recorded69,195 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 AAS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 69,195 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 69,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2008 64,602 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 64,602 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 60,929 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 58,274 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 58,274 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R654 AAS is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 R654 AAS, 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 R654 AAS registered?

R654 AAS is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R654 AAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R654 AAS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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