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R121 TFJ

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,671 mi
Last recorded118,671 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 TFJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 118,671 miles

corrosion in n/s sill panel /ns/f strui leaking /corrosion in exhaust front pipe / noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jun 2012 104,053 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 89,482 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 74,754 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 58,560 miles

front tyres on 2mm

Pass 7 Jul 2008 49,193 miles

Hand and footbrake effort low nearside rear

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

front anti roll bar bushs splitting

power steering rack damp offside

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 4 Jul 2007 38,531 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 38,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r flexi brake hose has been fouling arch....slight bind from o/s/r brake....slight oil around o/s rack boot....

Pass 21 Jun 2006 31,313 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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R121 TFJ is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R121 TFJ, 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 R121 TFJ registered?

R121 TFJ is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 13 June 1998.

Is R121 TFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 TFJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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