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R821 GVA

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,211 mi
Last recorded76,211 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 GVA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2015 76,211 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

n/s sill starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jun 2014 72,623 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 68,073 miles

nsf shock leaking

Pass 27 Jul 2012 62,957 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 57,862 miles

rear shocks damp

Pass 23 Jul 2010 53,649 miles

OFFSIDE REAR FOOTBRAKE NOT WORKING AS WELL AS NEARSIDE REAR

SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST FRONT PIPE AND JOIN PIPE TO CENTRE SECTION

Pass 21 Jul 2009 49,070 miles

front tyres worn and perished

osr tyre worn low and perished

Pass 11 Jul 2008 43,813 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 39,669 miles

offside rear tyre badly worn on outer edge of tyre and perrished

spare tyre not good

Pass 19 Jul 2006 34,174 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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R821 GVA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R821 GVA, 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 R821 GVA registered?

R821 GVA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R821 GVA safe to buy?

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