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R779 GOU

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,719 mi
Last recorded101,719 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 GOU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2013 101,719 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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all four doors corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

front exhaust pipe mounting bracket missing

rear exhaust silencer rubber mount broken

Pass 4 Jul 2012 96,289 miles

corrosion bodywork

corrosion both outer sills

corrosion both rear brake pipes

hilevel stop light one segment not working

n/s front inner wheel rim damaged

oil leak gearbox?

wiper parking

Fail 29 Jun 2012 96,219 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

corrosion bodywork

corrosion both outer sills

corrosion both rear brake pipes

hilevel stop light one segment not working

n/s front inner wheel rim damaged

oil leak gearbox?

wiper parking

Pass 18 Jul 2011 90,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

area around power steering resiviour wet

front wipers not parking correctly

gearbox oil leak

nearside sill corroded

offside sill corroded

one of the high level brake light bulbs not working

Fail 9 Jul 2011 90,084 miles

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

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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

area around power steering resiviour wet

front wipers not parking correctly

gearbox oil leak

nearside sill corroded

offside sill corroded

one of the high level brake light bulbs not working

Pass 6 Jul 2010 83,902 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 83,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 76,270 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 69,524 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Fail 14 Jul 2008 69,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2007 63,902 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 63,902 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 60,473 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 60,473 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R779 GOU is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R779 GOU, 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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R779 GOU is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 24 July 1998.

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