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R865 VLD

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,251 mi
Last recorded85,251 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 VLD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2016 85,251 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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear both sides sills slightly corroded

rear brakes both sides weak

Pass 19 Jun 2015 80,101 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 74,682 miles

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

both c.v boots damp grease

both outer sills corroded

n/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 16 May 2013 67,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 May 2013 67,406 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2012 59,969 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 51,945 miles

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

front and rear axle have different sized tyres

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 May 2011 51,944 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

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

front and rear axle have different sized tyres

Pass 28 May 2010 44,419 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 44,308 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 40,712 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 40,605 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 36,455 miles

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

offside front wiper blade ends starting to split

signs of oil leak from power steering - advise steam clean

Pass 18 Jun 2007 34,642 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 33,169 miles

both front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 17 Jun 2005 30,944 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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R865 VLD is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 68,294 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R865 VLD, 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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R865 VLD is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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