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R674 MVL

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

74,512 mi
Last recorded74,512 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR674 MVL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 74,512 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 74,492 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 71,375 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 71,375 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 4 Sep 2010 71,350 miles

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2009 67,785 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 67,784 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 63,356 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 58,195 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 54,298 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

reverse lights inop

Fail 21 Sep 2006 54,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

reverse lights inop

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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R674 MVL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R674 MVL, 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 R674 MVL registered?

R674 MVL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R674 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R674 MVL shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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