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R668 MCW

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

96,945 mi
Last recorded96,945 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 MCW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 May 2008 96,945 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 96,778 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 85,974 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 70,659 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 70,659 miles

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.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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R668 MCW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R668 MCW, 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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R668 MCW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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