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R749 BGV

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,407 mi
Last recorded50,407 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 BGV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 50,407 miles

BOTH REGISTRATION PLATE LAMP LENS DIRTY, SLIGHT AFFECTING OUTPUT - RECOMMEND CLEAN

NAIL IN NSR TYRE TREAD AREA

NSF WING - CORRODED AROUND SILL AREA, RECOMMEND WELD REPAIR

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

PARK BRAKE APPLICATION UNEVEN

Fail 7 May 2013 50,407 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

BOTH REGISTRATION PLATE LAMP LENS DIRTY, SLIGHT AFFECTING OUTPUT - RECOMMEND CLEAN

NAIL IN NSR TYRE TREAD AREA

NSF WING - CORRODED AROUND SILL AREA, RECOMMEND WELD REPAIR

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

PARK BRAKE APPLICATION UNEVEN

Pass 8 May 2012 37,830 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2012 37,830 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 29,378 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 May 2010 28,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 14 May 2009 26,866 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 25,567 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 23,753 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 21,468 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 19,419 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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R749 BGV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R749 BGV, 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 R749 BGV registered?

R749 BGV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R749 BGV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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