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R805 LTD

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

45,004 mi
Last recorded45,004 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR805 LTD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 45,004 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively x 2 (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 44,298 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 42,583 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 38,618 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 38,618 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 37,637 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 37,637 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 36,710 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 34,800 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 34,800 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 33,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 33,076 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 31,380 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 29,441 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 29,441 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 26,317 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 23,411 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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R805 LTD is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 R805 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R805 LTD registered?

R805 LTD is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R805 LTD safe to buy?

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