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R663 WLS

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,864 mi
Last recorded86,864 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR663 WLS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 86,864 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

signs of oil residue around power steering pump

Fail 19 Feb 2016 86,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

signs of oil residue around power steering pump

Fail 19 Feb 2015 79,844 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 79,844 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 72,705 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 72,705 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 65,996 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 62,617 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 59,926 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 57,041 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 57,041 miles

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

raidater leak

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 54,344 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 50,956 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all brake pipes coated in grease not allowing for full inspection

front suspension components beginning to corrode

fuel tank corroded [not leaking]

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wall beginning to perish

o/s/r tyre wall beginning to perish and wearing on edges

slight corrosion on power steering pipes

slight inbalance on front brakes

Fail 12 Feb 2008 50,956 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all brake pipes coated in grease not allowing for full inspection

front suspension components beginning to corrode

fuel tank corroded [not leaking]

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wall beginning to perish

o/s/r tyre wall beginning to perish and wearing on edges

slight corrosion on power steering pipes

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 12 Feb 2007 47,164 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 47,164 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 43,665 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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R663 WLS is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R663 WLS, 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 R663 WLS registered?

R663 WLS is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R663 WLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R663 WLS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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