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R965 MTD

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,038 mi
Last recorded52,038 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 MTD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 52,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 49,178 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front exhaust joints poor

engine oil leak

handbrake lever slightly insecure

power steering pump misting oil also o/s of steering rack damp

slight damage to n/s front tyre outer side wall

Pass 24 Feb 2012 47,844 miles

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

both rear axle front large bushes worn

p/a/steering pipe leaking and o/s of rack damp

Pass 21 Feb 2011 45,567 miles

both rear indicators discoloured

both rear tyres cracking strong advise

o.s.front and both rear shockers misting oil but damping ok

o/s of steering rack and pipe damp

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 11 Feb 2010 42,318 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leaks

engine sump corroding

Fail 4 Feb 2010 42,242 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leaks

engine sump corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2009 39,181 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front tyres uneven wear/possible front wheel alignment required

rear sill top section insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2008 36,273 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 32,562 miles

n/s rear brake effort low

Pass 1 Feb 2006 29,515 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R965 MTD is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R965 MTD, 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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R965 MTD is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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