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R846 MCD

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

79,167 mi
Last recorded79,167 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR846 MCD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 79,167 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly

Fail 9 Jun 2012 79,167 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2011 78,684 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 77,361 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 77,361 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 73,937 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 3 Jun 2009 73,937 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2008 72,536 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 72,524 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front nearside tyre under inflated

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2007 70,120 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s sidde rep security on limit

Pass 16 Jun 2007 70,120 miles

n/s sidde rep security on limit

Pass 8 Jun 2006 67,332 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 67,332 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R846 MCD is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R846 MCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R846 MCD registered?

R846 MCD is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R846 MCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R846 MCD shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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