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R944 RCK

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,889 mi
Last recorded75,889 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 RCK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2014 75,889 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

corroded disc's.

leak from sump.[corroded]

Pass 10 Jan 2013 75,794 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 75,794 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 72,773 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes rusty

o/s rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2012 72,773 miles

front to rear brake pipes rusty

o/s rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2011 69,052 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 69,052 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 31 Dec 2009 65,397 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 65,397 miles

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

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Jan 2009 60,659 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 60,653 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 55,759 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 55,759 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 50,408 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 50,408 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s rear tyre low on outer edge

o/s front tyre on legal limit

power steering pump damp

Pass 19 Jan 2006 44,970 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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R944 RCK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R944 RCK, 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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R944 RCK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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