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R68 POE

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,027 mi
Last recorded116,027 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 POE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 116,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2014 16,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2008 114,689 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 114,672 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 114,365 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 112,209 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 105,961 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2006 105,961 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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R68 POE is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R68 POE, 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 R68 POE registered?

R68 POE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R68 POE safe to buy?

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