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R902 UWG

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,581 mi
Last recorded65,581 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR902 UWG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 65,581 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 65,580 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 59,177 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 59,168 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 54,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 54,060 miles

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

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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 49,298 miles

brake fluid level low

handbrake reserve travel low

n/s/and o/s/f cv gaiters showing signs of wear

o/s/f washer jet partly blocked

o/s/r side light fading slightly

oil leaks on engine

possible leak on power steering pipe

rear wiper not working

some scoring on o/s/f brake discs

Fail 25 Jul 2009 49,157 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake fluid level low

handbrake reserve travel low

n/s/and o/s/f cv gaiters showing signs of wear

o/s/f washer jet partly blocked

o/s/r side light fading slightly

oil leaks on engine

possible leak on power steering pipe

rear wiper not working

some scoring on o/s/f brake discs

Pass 30 Jul 2008 43,751 miles

both rear brake pipes are corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2008 43,751 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2007 38,697 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 38,697 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

osf tyre is low on tread

Fail 22 Jul 2006 33,257 miles

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

both rear tyres are perished

front no plate is slightly defaced

Pass 22 Jul 2006 33,257 miles

both rear tyres are perished

front no plate is slightly defaced

Fail 14 Jul 2005 26,414 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both rear tyres are perished 185/55/15v

Pass 14 Jul 2005 26,414 miles

both rear tyres are perished 185/55/15v

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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R902 UWG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R902 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 R902 UWG registered?

R902 UWG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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