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R737 BDM

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,754 mi
Last recorded73,754 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 BDM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 73,754 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2016 73,753 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 67,912 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 58,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 58,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 49,502 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 49,502 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 43,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 35,811 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 27,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 27,731 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 21,617 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 20,708 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 20,708 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 19,909 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 19,235 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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R737 BDM 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 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 68,294 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R737 BDM, 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 R737 BDM registered?

R737 BDM is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R737 BDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R737 BDM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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