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R71 UEF

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,725 mi
Last recorded81,725 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 UEF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 81,725 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

Rear of nearside sill heavily rusted.

Fail 13 May 2015 81,502 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

Rear of nearside sill heavily rusted.

Pass 13 May 2014 79,743 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 79,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 77,936 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 76,360 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 74,396 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 72,245 miles

Fuel pipes heavily rusted.

Rear tyres worn close to limit.

Pass 26 May 2009 70,403 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 67,866 miles

Oil leak from engine sump. More than normal amount of brake pedal travel.

Pass 14 May 2007 66,220 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 62,072 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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R71 UEF is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R71 UEF, 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 R71 UEF registered?

R71 UEF is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R71 UEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R71 UEF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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