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R676 RCW

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,908 mi
Last recorded73,908 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR676 RCW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2009 73,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise some thing rolling about inside nearside front tyre

both nearside tyres sidewalls perished and damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2009 73,908 miles

advise some thing rolling about inside nearside front tyre

both nearside tyres sidewalls perished and damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2008 70,199 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 66,748 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 66,748 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r lamp water ingress o/s/f seatbelt marked n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 28 Jul 2006 60,716 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dvrs seat belt slightly freyed

oil added

oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2006 60,716 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dvrs seat belt slightly freyed

oil added

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2005 56,111 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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R676 RCW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R676 RCW, 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 R676 RCW registered?

R676 RCW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 10 April 1998.

Is R676 RCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R676 RCW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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