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R997 GUD

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,379 mi
Last recorded83,379 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 GUD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 83,379 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 83,356 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2012 80,007 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

offside rear outer wheelarch corroded

outer sills corroded

outer sills undersealed

repairs heavily undersealed

windscreen damaged

windscreen wipers park poorly

Fail 6 Jun 2012 80,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

nearside rear tyre appears under inflated

offside rear outer wheelarch corroded

outer sills corroded

outer sills undersealed

windscreen damaged

windscreen wipers park poorly

Pass 27 May 2011 78,459 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

high level stop lamp two bulbs not working

Fail 24 May 2011 78,396 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

2 bulbs out on high level brake light

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

cv gaitors perished

oil leak

Pass 25 May 2010 75,721 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 75,270 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 28 May 2009 73,312 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

centre exhuast corroded and slight blow

corrosion to osr outer sill

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

nsr wheel arch corroded and damaged

osf shock slight dampness

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 28 May 2009 73,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

centre exhuast corroded and slight blow

corrosion to osr outer sill

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

nsr wheel arch corroded and damaged

osf shock slight dampness

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 13 Dec 2007 67,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 67,427 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 61,146 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 55,725 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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R997 GUD is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R997 GUD, 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 R997 GUD registered?

R997 GUD is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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