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R742 BRW

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,089 mi
Last recorded70,089 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 BRW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 70,089 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 70,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 64,402 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 64,397 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 60,623 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 60,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 45,693 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 40,195 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)

Pass 16 May 2009 38,587 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 37,465 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 37,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2007 36,023 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 35,016 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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R742 BRW is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R742 BRW, 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 R742 BRW registered?

R742 BRW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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