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R893 VBL

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,569 mi
Last recorded60,569 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR893 VBL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 60,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 59,255 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 57,358 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 55,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 52,930 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 52,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 50,007 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 50,007 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 48,012 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 48,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 45,809 miles

front & n/s/r tyre treads low

outer driveshaft boots perished

Fail 14 Dec 2012 45,805 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front & n/s/r tyre treads low

o/s/r brake binding slightly

outer driveshaft boots perished

Pass 21 Dec 2011 43,769 miles

nearside rear tyre low on tread

offside rear brake binding on

Pass 5 Jan 2011 41,724 miles

both front tyres low on tread

both rear tyres perishing badly

number plates in poor condition

slight power steering leak

Pass 7 Jan 2010 39,790 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 6 Jan 2009 37,576 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

rear number plate in very poor condition

Pass 18 Dec 2007 35,557 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 33,307 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 30,205 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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R893 VBL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R893 VBL, 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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R893 VBL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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