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R989 ANP

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

73,983 mi
Last recorded73,983 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 ANP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 73,983 miles

Front anti roll bar corroded

Front power steerring pipes corroded

Rear beam axle

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank straps corrooded

outer sills and under body and outer wheelarches corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2018 73,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front anti roll bar corroded

Front power steerring pipes corroded

Rear beam axle

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank straps corrooded

outer sills and under body and outer wheelarches corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 72,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 72,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 71,624 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 71,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 69,505 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 69,466 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 68,529 miles

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)

Wheel arches rusting.

Fail 16 Apr 2014 68,529 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Wheel arches rusting.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 67,830 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front and both rear wheel arches rusted.

Fail 19 Apr 2013 67,830 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front and both rear wheel arches rusted.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 66,728 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 66,728 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

park brake travel high

Pass 5 Apr 2011 65,632 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 62,153 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 62,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 55,961 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 46,024 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 46,024 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 41,950 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 38,262 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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R989 ANP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R989 ANP, 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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R989 ANP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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