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R861 MTD

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,651 mi
Last recorded62,651 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 MTD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 62,651 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer o/s/r outer sill showing corrosion

Fail 5 May 2018 62,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer o/s/r outer sill showing corrosion

Pass 10 May 2017 57,363 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 May 2016 53,748 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 50,080 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 50,015 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 47,600 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 45,303 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2012 42,174 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 38,434 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 36,715 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 35,820 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 34,749 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 31,438 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 28,056 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 28,044 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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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R861 MTD is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R861 MTD, 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 R861 MTD registered?

R861 MTD is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R861 MTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R861 MTD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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