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R899 UWG

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,072 mi
Last recorded72,072 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 UWG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 72,072 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 72,077 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 60,026 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2012 52,899 miles

slight damage on rear chassis

Pass 14 Nov 2011 52,646 miles

slight bind on offside rear wheel

slight damage on nearside front tyre outer side wall

slight damage to nearside rear chassis

Pass 11 Nov 2010 52,237 miles

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

rear brakes starting to bind

Pass 30 Oct 2009 51,870 miles

slight damage on n/s rear chassis

Pass 28 Oct 2008 51,344 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 50,793 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 50,230 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 49,523 miles

accident damage on nearside rear quarter but not effecting steering and suspension

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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R899 UWG 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 90.9%.

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 R899 UWG, 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 R899 UWG registered?

R899 UWG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R899 UWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R899 UWG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R899 UWG have outstanding finance?

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