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R986 AOE

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,991 mi
Last recorded64,991 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 AOE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 64,991 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion build up on offside and nearside outer sills

corrosion build up on offside inner door step

corrosion build up on underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2010 62,192 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

areas of corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle

corrosion build up on offside and nearside inner door steps

nearside front tyre worn just within limit

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre walls starting to deteriorate and has nail lodged in tread area

rear screenwash not operating

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 1 Jul 2009 59,494 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion build up on nearside sill

corrosion on offside front inner door step

offside and nearside front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

rear screenwash not operating

rear wiper blade torn

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Fail 30 Jun 2009 59,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

corrosion build up on nearside sill

corrosion on offside front inner door step

offside and nearside front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

rear screenwash not operating

rear wiper blade torn

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 17 Jun 2008 56,226 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 56,226 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine sump corroded and leaking

exhaust system corroded and has slight leaks

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

rear screenwash not operating

Pass 19 Jun 2007 53,531 miles

corrosion build up on offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes

corrosion build up on offside front inner door step

exhaust tailpipe starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Jun 2006 49,763 miles

corrosion build up on both rear metal brake pipes

corrosion build up on rear exhaust section

rear screenwash not operating

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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R986 AOE 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 75%.

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 R986 AOE, 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 R986 AOE registered?

R986 AOE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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