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R767 NDG

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

11,204 mi
Last recorded11,204 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR767 NDG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2022 11,204 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 8,885 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 8,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly corroded (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2017 8,856 miles

DEEP PERISH MARKS ON ALL TYRES.

HEAVY RUST ON ALL UNDER BODY COMPONENTS.

Fail 3 Jan 2017 8,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed SPLIT ON INNER WALL (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

DEEP PERISH MARKS ON ALL TYRES.

HEAVY RUST ON ALL UNDER BODY COMPONENTS.

Pass 5 Jan 2016 8,853 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 8,851 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 8,830 miles

HEAVY RUST ON FRONT SUB FRAME.

PERISH MARKS ON TYRES.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 8,826 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 8,820 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 8,756 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 8,750 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2011 8,594 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 8,592 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 8,143 miles

SOME UNBALANCE OF FRONT BRAKES

Fail 6 Jan 2011 8,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

SOME UNBALANCE OF FRONT BRAKES

VERY HEAVY RUST AND CORROSION ON EXHAUST SYSTEM

Pass 12 Jan 2010 7,890 miles

CORROSION ON EXHAUST SYSTEM

CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

SPLITS IN POWER STEERING DRIVE BELT

Pass 6 Jan 2009 7,452 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 6,966 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 6,359 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 6,359 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 5,807 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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R767 NDG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R767 NDG, 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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R767 NDG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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