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R79 UWG

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,949 mi
Last recorded109,949 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 UWG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 109,949 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 99,456 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 90,166 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 90,044 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 80,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight cracking tyre osr

slight rusting both lower sill

Pass 26 Apr 2011 76,200 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 71,144 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 71,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 65,982 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 59,125 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 53,314 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 46,817 miles

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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R79 UWG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R79 UWG, 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 R79 UWG registered?

R79 UWG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R79 UWG safe to buy?

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