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R721 MNR

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,489 mi
Last recorded84,489 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 MNR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 84,489 miles

Advise rear center seat belt catch cover missing

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 77,090 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 67,452 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 57,450 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 57,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,784 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 43,182 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 43,182 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,387 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 33,672 miles

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

rear tyres starting to crack on the sidewalls

Pass 20 Mar 2009 27,301 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 23,061 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 20,084 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 18,053 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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R721 MNR is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R721 MNR, 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 R721 MNR registered?

R721 MNR is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R721 MNR safe to buy?

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