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R790 LTD

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,646 mi
Last recorded118,646 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 LTD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 118,646 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both c.v. boots deteriorating

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brakepipes to brake cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills starting to corrode

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2017 115,963 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 114,686 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 111,982 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 111,967 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 109,733 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2013 103,810 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 98,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jul 2012 98,154 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2011 95,748 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 22 Aug 2011 95,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 3 Aug 2011 95,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering fluid low

Pass 18 Aug 2010 92,924 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 92,912 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 90,593 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 90,593 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 89,145 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 89,143 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 88,776 miles

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

centre rear brake light inoperative

offside rear tyre deep cut in tread also nail in tread

Pass 3 Feb 2006 86,981 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 86,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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R790 LTD is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R790 LTD, 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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What year was R790 LTD registered?

R790 LTD is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R790 LTD safe to buy?

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