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R710 PGC

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,573 mi
Last recorded107,573 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR710 PGC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 107,573 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 104,335 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 104,319 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 101,541 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 101,541 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 96,606 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 96,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 90,881 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 84,689 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 79,439 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 73,107 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 73,107 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 64,118 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 63,378 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 59,353 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 57,069 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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R710 PGC is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R710 PGC, 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 R710 PGC registered?

R710 PGC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R710 PGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R710 PGC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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