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R951 PER

1998 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,375 mi
Last recorded84,375 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 PER
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 84,375 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 83,174 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Dec 2013 83,159 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Dec 2012 81,243 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 81,221 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 79,418 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 77,604 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 75,799 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 37,107 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 17,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 63,188 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 60,960 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 60,960 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

emissions on limit

n/s/r indicator damaged

oil present rack area

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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R951 PER is a 1998 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R951 PER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R951 PER?

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What year was R951 PER registered?

R951 PER is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R951 PER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R951 PER shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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