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R909 UWG

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,586 mi
Last recorded42,586 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 UWG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 42,586 miles

brake pipes slightly coroded at rear

oil leak

rear inner sills slight corosion.

Fail 3 Feb 2021 42,584 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill excessively (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes slightly coroded at rear

oil leak

rear inner sills slight corosion.

Pass 13 Jul 2019 37,777 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front wings have slight corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2019 37,777 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front wings have slight corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 33,788 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 33,432 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 32,690 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 32,690 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 31,821 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 31,821 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 31,007 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 31,007 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 30,108 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 29,193 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2011 28,209 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 27,234 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 26,129 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 24,991 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 23,642 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 21,824 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2006 21,824 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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R909 UWG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R909 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 R909 UWG registered?

R909 UWG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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