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R852 EDL

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

39,902 mi
Last recorded39,902 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 EDL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2011 39,902 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

slight leak rear silencer joint

Fail 28 Dec 2011 39,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

o/s/f discs rusted on edge

slight leak rear silencer joint

Pass 10 Jan 2011 35,883 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 31,747 miles

exhaust downpipe rusted

o/s/f light slight damage

Pass 24 Jan 2009 29,065 miles

rear tyres low on tread.

wiper blades alittle smeary.

Fail 24 Jan 2009 29,065 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear tyres low on tread.

wiper blades alittle smeary.

Pass 26 Jan 2008 23,684 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 23,684 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 22,110 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2007 22,110 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 20,763 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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R852 EDL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R852 EDL, 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 R852 EDL registered?

R852 EDL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R852 EDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R852 EDL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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