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R905 VEL

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

79,861 mi
Last recorded79,861 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 VEL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 79,861 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 79,895 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 78,735 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 77,755 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 77,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 75,019 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

part of exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 27 Mar 2019 75,019 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

part of exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 20 Mar 2018 73,620 miles

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

Oil leak ()

part of exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 20 Mar 2018 73,620 miles

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak ()

part of exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 29 Mar 2017 70,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear tyre tread inner edge wearing

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 70,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted outer sill section (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear tyre tread inner edge wearing

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 70,122 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre tread inner edge wearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 68,292 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 66,177 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 66,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 64,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 2 Apr 2012 62,486 miles

advise o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 30 Mar 2011 54,585 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,179 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 39,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 39,876 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 32,163 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 32,163 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 29,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 29,409 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 25,360 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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R905 VEL is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R905 VEL, 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 R905 VEL registered?

R905 VEL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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