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R790 WGM

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,162 mi
Last recorded59,162 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 59,162 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 59,053 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 23 May 2012 47,294 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

nsr tyre sidewall damaged (runflat)

osr tyre perrished

srs light luminated

Pass 23 May 2012 47,294 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

nsr tyre sidewall damaged (runflat)

osr tyre perrished

srs light luminated

Pass 23 May 2011 40,010 miles

nsr tyre has been runflat

osf tyre sidewall is perrished

rear wiper worn

Fail 23 May 2011 40,010 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nsr tyre has been runflat

osf tyre sidewall is perrished

rear wiper worn

Pass 23 Oct 2006 34,185 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 34,103 miles

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Number Plate damaged.

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 WGM is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R790 WGM, 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

How do I check the history of R790 WGM?

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What year was R790 WGM registered?

R790 WGM is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R790 WGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R790 WGM shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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