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R873 EDV

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,660 mi
Last recorded85,660 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 EDV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2012 85,660 miles

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

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

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

N/S/F wing mirror missing

SRS lamp illuminated

Pass 11 Feb 2011 80,339 miles

N/S/F wing mirror is missing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

SRS light is on

Fail 11 Feb 2011 80,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

N/S/F wing mirror is missing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

SRS light is on

Pass 15 Jan 2010 74,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 67,901 miles

N/S mirror broken

SRS light on

both outer drive shaft boots perished

centre exhaust rusty

Fail 3 Nov 2008 67,901 miles

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

N/S mirror broken

O/S/F tyre on limit

SRS light on

both outer drive shaft boots perished

centre exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2007 61,702 miles

SRS light on

Fail 22 Oct 2007 61,679 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

SRS light on

brake fluid low

nail in O/S/F tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2006 53,964 miles

both front tyres worn

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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R873 EDV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R873 EDV, 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 R873 EDV registered?

R873 EDV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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