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R681 MNR

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,392 mi
Last recorded116,392 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR681 MNR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 116,392 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak engine sump heavily corroded ()

front and rear offside and nearside wing wheel arches corroding but no holes or sharp exposed edges present

offside and nearside outer bodysills corroding in places but no holes present

Pass 25 Jul 2016 114,992 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front offside and nearside wing wheel arch edges corroding but no holes or sharp exposed edges

rear offside and nearside wing wheel arch edges corroding but no holes or sharp exposed edges

Fail 25 Jul 2016 114,992 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front offside and nearside wing wheel arch edges corroding but no holes or sharp exposed edges

rear offside and nearside wing wheel arch edges corroding but no holes or sharp exposed edges

Pass 17 Jul 2015 113,102 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 111,121 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 109,149 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 109,148 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

tempory powered steering resevoir cap fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2012 107,010 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 107,008 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2011 104,005 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 101,264 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 101,264 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 70,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 69,537 miles

tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 1 Aug 2007 69,169 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 56,805 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 55,932 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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R681 MNR is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R681 MNR, 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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R681 MNR is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R681 MNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R681 MNR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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