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R788 AEL

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,304 mi
Last recorded86,304 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 AEL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2013 86,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 76,234 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all four tyres becoming slightly perished

nearside rear brake slight bind

Fail 13 Apr 2012 76,234 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all four tyres becoming slightly perished

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 13 May 2011 69,792 miles

nearside front tyre slight cut in outer side wall

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 13 May 2011 69,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre slight cut in outer side wall

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 30 Apr 2010 61,995 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 52,938 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 52,938 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2008 43,470 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres becoming cracked and perished

Pass 3 May 2007 33,670 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 25,186 miles

handbrake has minimum reserve travel

rear indicators geting pale

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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R788 AEL 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 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 R788 AEL, 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 R788 AEL registered?

R788 AEL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R788 AEL safe to buy?

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