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R823 UTF

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,735 mi
Last recorded14,735 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR823 UTF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 14,735 miles

All exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All springs very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Underbody very rusty

sharp edges near side front wing

Fail 21 Nov 2018 14,735 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Wheel bearing rough when rotated NOT TESTED (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All springs very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Underbody very rusty

sharp edges near side front wing

Pass 21 Nov 2017 14,643 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 14,536 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all coil springs corroding

both rear tyres perishing inner walls

pas belt deteriorating

rear brake pad securing pins, worn

surface corrosion underbody.

Fail 25 Nov 2016 76,298 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all coil springs corroding

both rear tyres perishing inner walls

pas belt deteriorating

rear brake pad securing pins, worn

surface corrosion underbody.

Pass 1 Dec 2015 14,401 miles

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERBODY

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

POWER STEERING BELT DETERIORATING

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATING

XHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

Fail 26 Nov 2015 14,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DOWN PIPE (7.1.2)

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERBODY

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

POWER STEERING BELT DETERIORATING

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATING

XHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

Pass 24 Nov 2014 14,244 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

auxillary belt deteriorating

centre & rear xhaust deteriorating

corrosion n/s & o/s/r inner sills

front & rear suspension components corroding

Fail 24 Nov 2014 14,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

auxillary belt deteriorating

centre & rear xhaust deteriorating

corrosion n/s & o/s/r inner sills

front & rear suspension components corroding

Pass 27 Nov 2013 14,103 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 14,103 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 13,984 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 13,794 miles

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

auxillary belt slight deteriorating!!

o/s/r service brake slight binding!

power steering belt slight deteriorating!

rear number plate slight deteriorating!!

surface corrosion rear suspension underbody

Fail 17 Nov 2011 13,793 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

auxillary belt slight deteriorating!!

o/s/r service brake slight binding!

power steering belt slight deteriorating!

rear number plate slight deteriorating!!

surface corrosion rear suspension underbody

Pass 1 Dec 2010 13,634 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 13,408 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 12,935 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 12,479 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 12,002 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 11,588 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 UTF is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UTF, 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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R823 UTF is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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