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R942 EVG

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,090 mi
Last recorded60,090 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 EVG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 60,090 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 58,356 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 58,355 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 56,529 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 56,529 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 54,608 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 54,608 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 52,627 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 52,627 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R942 EVG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R942 EVG, 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 R942 EVG registered?

R942 EVG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R942 EVG safe to buy?

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