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R105 SFX

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,959 mi
Last recorded38,959 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 SFX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 38,959 miles

Child seat fitted near side rear

Front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Near side rear tyre perrished

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

Slight exhaust blow from front pipe

Fail 30 Mar 2015 38,946 miles

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

Child seat fitted near side rear

Front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Near side rear tyre perrished

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

Slight exhaust blow from front pipe

Pass 20 Mar 2014 34,001 miles

Near side rear tyre perrished

Off side front tyre worn inner edge

Slight fluid weep from near side front shock absorber

Fail 12 Mar 2014 33,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Near side rear tyre perrished

Off side front tyre worn inner edge

Slight fluid weep from near side front shock absorber

Pass 25 Mar 2013 30,367 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perrish

Front brake pads low

Pass 5 Apr 2012 26,498 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,910 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 23,910 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 21,318 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 14,355 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 13,727 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 12,936 miles

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

Nearside rear brake starting to bind.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 11,935 miles

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

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

rear washer is inoperative

rear wiper blade is torn

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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R105 SFX is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R105 SFX, 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 R105 SFX registered?

R105 SFX is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R105 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R105 SFX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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