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R83 TTR

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,843 mi
Last recorded120,843 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 TTR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 120,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Mar 2014 120,843 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)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2013 118,827 miles

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

offside and nearside rear wing edge starting to corrod

Fail 27 Feb 2013 118,801 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)

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

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

offside and nearside rear wing edge starting to corrod

Pass 1 Mar 2012 118,297 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 115,219 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 115,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 122,369 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

different speed ratings across front & rear axles

Fail 6 Feb 2010 122,369 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

different speed ratings across front & rear axles

Pass 4 Feb 2009 106,285 miles

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

parking brake high

Fail 4 Feb 2009 106,285 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

parking brake high

Pass 1 Feb 2008 98,938 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 88,895 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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R83 TTR is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R83 TTR, 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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R83 TTR is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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