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R891 MTD

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,844 mi
Last recorded74,844 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 MTD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 20 May 2009 74,844 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 64,550 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

front wipers dont park

nearside front seatbelt stalk mechanism sticks

offside rear seatbelt stalk mechanism sticks

Pass 18 May 2007 59,711 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 54,087 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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R891 MTD is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R891 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R891 MTD registered?

R891 MTD is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R891 MTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R891 MTD shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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