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R747 ROP

1998 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

56,715 mi
Last recorded56,715 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR747 ROP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2011 56,715 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 48,942 miles

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

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

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

rear brakes slightly out of balence

slight bind n/s rear brake

Pass 11 Nov 2009 48,942 miles

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

rear brakes slightly out of balence

slight bind n/s rear brake

Pass 5 Jun 2007 36,059 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 36,059 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine coolant below minimum

front washer jets poor

srs airbag lamp illuminated

Pass 16 Jun 2006 33,610 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 33,589 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

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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R747 ROP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R747 ROP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R747 ROP registered?

R747 ROP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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