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R759 BRW

1998 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,398 mi
Last recorded82,398 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR759 BRW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 82,398 miles

(2.5C.1d)The nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is deteriorating

(2.5C.1d)The offside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is deteriorating

(5.1B.2b)The offside front seat belt webbing is showing signs of fraying along the length.

(5.1B.5b)The offside front seat belt retracting mechanism requires some manual help to fully retract all the webbing

Pass 9 Aug 2008 74,396 miles

(2.5C.1d)the nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is starting to deteriorate

(2.5C.1d)the offside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is starting to deteriorate

(3.6B.2c)the offside rear steel brake pipe to the torque plate has slight surface corrosion present

(3.7A.5c)the rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 040Kgf indifference throughout the operating range

(4.1D1)the offside front tyre inner shoulder area is worn close to the legal limit

(5.1B.2b)the offside front seat belt webbing material is slightly fraying around the seat belt anchorage point area

(8.2.2)the offside front wiper blade is split on the ends

Fail 9 Aug 2008 74,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

(2.5C.1d)the nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is starting to deteriorate

(2.5C.1d)the offside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is starting to deteriorate

(3.6B.2c)the offside rear steel brake pipe to the torque plate has slight surface corrosion present

(3.7A.5c)the rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 040Kgf indifference throughout the operating range

(4.1D1)the offside front tyre inner shoulder area is worn close to the legal limit

(5.1B.2b)the offside front seat belt webbing material is slightly fraying around the seat belt anchorage point area

(8.2.2)the offside front wiper blade is split on the ends

Pass 22 Aug 2007 67,682 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 67,682 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake imbalance of 40%

Pass 16 Aug 2006 59,979 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 59,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R759 BRW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R759 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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R759 BRW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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