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R724 NTT

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,762 mi
Last recorded87,762 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 NTT
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 87,762 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 87,761 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 82,193 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust hanging very low

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2012 79,722 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 73,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nsf tyre wearing on edges

osr outer sill rusted not to hole

Pass 4 Jun 2010 64,450 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level below minimum mark

Front blades starting to smear

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 8 Apr 2009 58,520 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2008 52,778 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 45,152 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 43,904 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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R724 NTT is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R724 NTT, 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 R724 NTT registered?

R724 NTT is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R724 NTT safe to buy?

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