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R825 GVA

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

41,776 mi
Last recorded41,776 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR825 GVA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2012 41,776 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside outer C/V gaitor metal band missing but gaitor still on housing advise new band

Pass 12 Sep 2011 38,391 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 38,385 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 33,252 miles

Exhaust corroded and slight blow

slight pas fluid leak

Brake pipes corroding

Fail 6 Sep 2010 33,252 miles

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

slight pas fluid leak

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroded and slight blow

N/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape and perished

Fail 10 Sep 2009 28,855 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play n/s steering slight play o/s steering suspension

Pass 10 Sep 2009 28,855 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play n/s steering slight play o/s steering suspension

Pass 11 Sep 2008 23,915 miles

*O/S/R brake pipe too flexie corroded

Both rear indicator bulbs starting to show white light

N/S/R brake pipe too flexie corroded

O/S/F brake pipe too flexie corroded

O/S/F tyre pressure low and wearing on inner edge

Wipers split and starting to leave strieks

Pass 14 Sep 2007 18,631 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 15,332 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 15,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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R825 GVA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R825 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 R825 GVA registered?

R825 GVA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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