CarVerify

Free Car Check

R916 WLA

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,278 mi
Last recorded92,278 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR916 WLA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2008 92,278 miles

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

n/s outer sill starting to corrode

o/s rear brake squeeks

rear washer not working

rear wiper split

slight dampness around steering rack and pump

Pass 1 Dec 2008 92,278 miles

n/s outer sill starting to corrode

o/s rear brake squeeks

rear washer not working

rear wiper split

slight dampness around steering rack and pump

Pass 28 Nov 2007 85,545 miles

DAMPNESS AROUND O/S OF STEERING RACK

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

Fail 28 Nov 2007 85,545 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

DAMPNESS AROUND O/S OF STEERING RACK

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

Pass 18 Dec 2006 80,277 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 80,277 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 74,968 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
Full Rover 214 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R916 WLA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R916 WLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R916 WLA?

You can check the full history of R916 WLA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R916 WLA registered?

R916 WLA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R916 WLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R916 WLA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R916 WLA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R916 WLA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.