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R810 ABD

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,472 mi
Last recorded104,472 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR810 ABD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 104,472 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 104,101 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 103,256 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 103,256 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 102,183 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 100,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 100,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 99,819 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 99,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 97,347 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 97,340 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 95,875 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 94,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 92,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 91,821 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 90,513 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 90,513 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 88,314 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear

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

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

Srs light on dash

Pass 25 Jan 2013 88,314 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Srs light on dash

Pass 10 Feb 2012 84,843 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

Fail 9 Feb 2012 84,843 miles

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

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 80,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 72,899 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 66,195 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 59,623 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 53,309 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 43,883 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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R810 ABD is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R810 ABD, 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 R810 ABD registered?

R810 ABD is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R810 ABD safe to buy?

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