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R869 BWK

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,928 mi
Last recorded85,928 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 BWK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 85,928 miles

SLIGHT BLOW ON FRONT PIPE / WEAP ON O/S/F CV BOOT / PIN HOLE ON N/S/F CV BOOT / SLIGHT CORRSION ON O/S/F BRAKE PIPE / SLIGHT WEAP ON O/S/R SHOCK

Fail 2 Aug 2012 85,928 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT BLOW ON FRONT PIPE / WEAP ON O/S/F CV BOOT / PIN HOLE ON N/S/F CV BOOT / SLIGHT CORRSION ON O/S/F BRAKE PIPE / SLIGHT WEAP ON O/S/R SHOCK

Fail 2 Jul 2011 85,928 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise handbrake high

advise slight leak powert steering tank

advise slight play osf inner steering rack joint

Pass 2 Jul 2011 85,928 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise handbrake high

advise slight leak powert steering tank

advise slight play osf inner steering rack joint

Pass 30 Apr 2010 79,126 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyre outer walls perished

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight water ingress in rear number plate

Fail 30 Apr 2010 79,126 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyre outer walls perished

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight water ingress in rear number plate

Pass 31 Mar 2009 72,037 miles

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

RAD CORRODING

Fail 31 Mar 2009 72,037 miles

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

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

RAD CORRODING

Pass 15 Mar 2008 65,623 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 61,086 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 57,492 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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R869 BWK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green 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 R869 BWK, 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 R869 BWK registered?

R869 BWK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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