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RAZ 9246

1998 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

43,396 mi
Last recorded43,396 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAZ 9246
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 May 2021 43,396 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure wing mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

nearside and offside rear arches corroded

nearside headlamp has water in it

nearside track rod end slight play

offside front headlamp lense discoloured

offside sill corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2020 48,798 miles

engine and gearbox oil leak

nearside cv boot perished and split

offside and nearside sills corroded

offside front shocker top[ has slight play

rear silencer hanger corroded

rear wheel arches corroded both sides

Pass 20 May 2019 37,013 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all brake pipes corroded

both rear arches corroded

crack in center windscreen

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

offside front lense weathered

offside steering rack has smearing of oil

small blow rear silencer

Pass 11 May 2018 32,840 miles

both rear arches and outer sills corroded

center exhaust corroded

crack offside center windscreen

nearside trackend slight play

Pass 18 Apr 2017 128,371 miles

both front wheel arches corroded

crack centre windscreen

nearside trackend slight play

offside front headlamp aim discoloured

oil leak offside engine

rear brake pipes corroded nearside and offside

Pass 29 Apr 2016 123,814 miles

all wheel arches corroded

crack in centre windscreen

inner sills both sides corroded

nearside cv boot perished

nearside rear wheel slight bind

Fail 29 Apr 2016 123,814 miles

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

all wheel arches corroded

crack in centre windscreen

inner sills both sides corroded

nearside cv boot perished

nearside rear wheel slight bind

Pass 22 Apr 2015 118,705 miles

all wheel arches corroded

crack center windscreen

engine oil leak

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 113,075 miles

all tyres inner edges worn

both outer front cv boots perished

offside front and rear arches corroded and nearside rear

Pass 7 Mar 2013 103,840 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 103,720 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 96,739 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 26 Feb 2011 88,674 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 80,885 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 72,745 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 63,939 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 52,606 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 49,629 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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RAZ 9246 is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RAZ 9246, 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 RAZ 9246 registered?

RAZ 9246 is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is RAZ 9246 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAZ 9246 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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