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R703 EDL

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,002 mi
Last recorded55,002 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 EDL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 55,002 miles

Central Rear Upper brake light some bulbs inop

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front anti roll bar bushes wearing

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear corrosion on both rear wheel arches

Fail 13 Aug 2020 55,002 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper brake light some bulbs inop

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front anti roll bar bushes wearing

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear corrosion on both rear wheel arches

Pass 23 Aug 2019 54,594 miles

Rear corrosion on both rear wheel arches

Pass 23 Aug 2018 52,994 miles

corrosion on both rear wheel arches

Fail 23 Aug 2018 52,994 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion on both rear wheel arches

Pass 25 Aug 2017 52,360 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sills / wheel-arches (6.1.A.1)

Rear Windscreen washer not working

Pass 25 Aug 2016 51,481 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 50,626 miles

exhaust flexible joint blowing.

Fail 7 Jan 2016 50,626 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust flexible joint blowing.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 49,341 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 49,341 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 47,930 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 47,930 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 46,270 miles

rear exhaust box baffles broken up.

Fail 4 Jan 2013 46,270 miles

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

rear exhaust box baffles broken up.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 44,442 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 44,442 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 41,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 39,455 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 37,074 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 34,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 30,189 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006

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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R703 EDL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R703 EDL, 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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R703 EDL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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