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R930 COE

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,877 mi
Last recorded37,877 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR930 COE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 37,877 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside rear outer wheel arches corroded

nearside front brake slightly binding

Fail 28 Sep 2016 37,876 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge within the centre three quarters (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT on inner edge within the centre three quarters (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside rear outer wheel arches corroded

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Oct 2015 37,555 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch - CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 37,286 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 37,286 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 36,901 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

advisories from previous test no 256916563236

Fail 23 Sep 2013 36,897 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside rear brake grabbing slightly

nearside rear tyre close to limit wearing on edges

offside rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge

offside wiper smeary

slight corrosion to both rear outer wheel archs

slight corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 9 Oct 2012 36,206 miles

Nearside rear tyr has small cuts/tears in its outer sidewall that are not deep enough to expose cord/ply.

S.R.S warning lamp displayed on dashboard instrument panel.

Unable to see brake lining condition at time of test.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 35,787 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn slightly low on inner edge

Fail 13 Oct 2010 35,010 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 35,010 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 33,880 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 33,880 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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2008 33,181 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 33,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 32,388 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 32,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 31,422 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 31,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 31,013 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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R930 COE is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R930 COE, 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 R930 COE registered?

R930 COE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R930 COE safe to buy?

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