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R823 SLA

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,933 mi
Last recorded60,933 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR823 SLA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 60,933 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/f brake slight binding

Fail 10 Jul 2015 60,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/f brake slight binding

Pass 11 Jul 2014 60,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perrishing and cracking between tred

Fail 8 Jul 2014 60,243 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perrishing and cracking between tred

Pass 4 Jul 2013 59,583 miles

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

n/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished on side walls

Pass 13 Jul 2012 58,878 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 58,001 miles

slight binding on offside rear brake

Pass 14 Jul 2010 57,384 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 56,702 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 55,876 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 54,759 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 54,759 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f cv boot leaking grease

Pass 10 Jul 2006 53,555 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 53,555 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 52,360 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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R823 SLA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R823 SLA, 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 R823 SLA registered?

R823 SLA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R823 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R823 SLA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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