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R830 PVC

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

134,532 mi
Last recorded134,532 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 PVC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2017 134,532 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill section corroded (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes at in protected ends (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill area holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear tyres, n/s and o/s perished. Manufactured 35/07

rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 131,409 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

n/s/r tyre showing some signs of wearing out of its natural shape on the inner tread areas

o/s/outer sill showing some rust and deterioration

steering rack inner joints are showing some wear

your service brake has only just met the required efficiency

Pass 9 Apr 2015 127,730 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

N/S/R TYRE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON ITS OUTER SIDEWALL

O/S/F SEAT BELT A LITTLE SLOW TO RETRACT

Fail 2 Apr 2015 127,726 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

N/S/R TYRE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON ITS OUTER SIDEWALL

O/S/F SEAT BELT A LITTLE SLOW TO RETRACT

Pass 10 Apr 2014 124,612 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION

CENTRE STOP LAMP DISCONECTED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 124,612 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION

CENTRE STOP LAMP DISCONECTED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 120,162 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

CENTRE STOP LAMP DISCONECTED BY OWNER

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

N/S OUTER SILL SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 120,162 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

CENTRE STOP LAMP DISCONECTED BY OWNER

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

N/S OUTER SILL SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 113,806 miles

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S OUTER SILL SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Fail 22 Mar 2012 113,806 miles

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S OUTER SILL SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 106,755 miles

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

EXSPOSED METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Fail 28 Mar 2011 106,755 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

EXSPOSED METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 95,000 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Fail 25 Mar 2010 94,998 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING SOME WEAR ON THERE BRAKING SURFACES.

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW ON O/S/F(VISUAL CHECK ONLY)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 81,171 miles

FRONT STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF SOME RUST/DETERIORATION.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 76,624 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 76,624 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 73,205 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 73,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 66,969 miles

PLEASE NOTE!!! REAR N/S BRAKE IS SHOWING LOWER EFFICIENCY THAN THE O/S.

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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R830 PVC 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 55%.

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 R830 PVC, 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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R830 PVC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 15 July 1998.

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