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R109 SFX

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,028 mi
Last recorded67,028 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 SFX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 67,028 miles

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

battery insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2011 61,716 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 12 Aug 2011 61,716 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2010 58,671 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 255,128 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 58,063 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 58,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 51,136 miles

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

centre and rear sections of exhaust very corroded and starting to blow

Pass 19 Feb 2007 46,412 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 41,647 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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R109 SFX is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R109 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 R109 SFX registered?

R109 SFX is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R109 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R109 SFX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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