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R93 MAP

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,864 mi
Last recorded147,864 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 MAP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 147,864 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 134,284 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 134,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 125,152 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 125,152 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 116,807 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 May 2006 106,698 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 106,698 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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R93 MAP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R93 MAP, 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 R93 MAP registered?

R93 MAP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R93 MAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R93 MAP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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