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R715 ERL

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

61,117 mi
Last recorded61,117 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR715 ERL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 61,117 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 55,330 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 55,305 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 42,303 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 39,159 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 39,156 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 38,819 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside rear tyre perished/cracked side wall

rear exhaust box deteriorated/corroded

slight oil leak

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2017 38,722 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules centre ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules centre ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2016 38,485 miles

Offside Rear tyre has perished but not revealing cords

slight engine oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2016 38,485 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre has perished but not revealing cords

slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 38,069 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 38,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre perished/cracked sidewall

Pass 14 Jan 2014 37,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 36,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 36,975 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 35,784 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 34,090 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 32,698 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 31,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 31,168 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 29,804 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 28,053 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 26,619 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 26,619 miles

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

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

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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R715 ERL 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 70.8%.

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 R715 ERL, 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 R715 ERL registered?

R715 ERL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R715 ERL safe to buy?

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