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R789 RER

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,092 mi
Last recorded94,092 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 RER
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 94,092 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 88,471 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 88,471 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 85,180 miles

frot to rear metal brake pipes have some surface corrosion

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside sill has area of corrosion unable to knock through

some deterioration in offside and nearside rear amber indicator bulbs

Fail 2 Aug 2006 85,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

frot to rear metal brake pipes have some surface corrosion

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside sill has area of corrosion unable to knock through

some deterioration in offside and nearside rear amber indicator bulbs

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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R789 RER is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R789 RER, 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 R789 RER registered?

R789 RER is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R789 RER safe to buy?

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