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R938 VEL

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,227 mi
Last recorded92,227 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 VEL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 92,227 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 89,753 miles

n/s door mirror glass damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2017 89,748 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2016 87,269 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2016 87,269 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.66 (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2015 84,793 miles

Nearside mirror glass broken

Fail 29 Jan 2015 84,789 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside mirror glass broken

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 82,157 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 82,153 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 79,405 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 79,405 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 76,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 72,724 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 68,977 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 64,766 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 60,717 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 57,078 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 53,206 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 53,206 miles

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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R938 VEL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R938 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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R938 VEL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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