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R856 TEP

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

47,339 mi
Last recorded47,339 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 TEP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 47,339 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 45,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 40,364 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 34,223 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 28,660 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 25,364 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 23,992 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 22,513 miles

slight cracks centre of both rear tyres.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 21,755 miles

both rear tyres cracking between tread pattern

Fail 27 Mar 2014 21,745 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracking between tread pattern

Pass 28 Mar 2013 17,486 miles

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

exhaust centre to rear section has slight surface corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2012 12,489 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

center and rear exhaust sections corroded.

n/s/f brake binding.

split in o/s/f tyre.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 12,384 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 11,563 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 11,288 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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R856 TEP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R856 TEP, 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 R856 TEP registered?

R856 TEP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R856 TEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R856 TEP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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