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R912 ACR

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,716 mi
Last recorded81,716 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR912 ACR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 81,716 miles

All body wings corroded

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sump corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2019 81,716 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

All body wings corroded

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sump corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2018 80,510 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill and arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion Wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill and arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 78,925 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Both front wipers deteriorated

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 78,010 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 78,005 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 76,600 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 74,576 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre worn

nearside rear service and parking brake effort a little low.

very wet when tested.

Pass 22 Jan 2013 72,093 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 70,394 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 66,897 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 64,040 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 61,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 61,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 59,736 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 59,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 55,400 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 50,414 miles

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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R912 ACR is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R912 ACR, 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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R912 ACR is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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