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R124 TFJ

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,988 mi
Last recorded85,988 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 TFJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 85,988 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 84,363 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened Some side to side play to lever. (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Rear sill has some corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal small seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill has some corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 84,363 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened Some side to side play to lever. (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Rear sill has some corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal small seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill has some corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 82,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 80,215 miles

N/S/R TYRE SPLITTING ON SIDEWALLS

O/S/R TYRE SPLITTING ON SIDEWALLS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 77,507 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 75,414 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 75,414 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 73,657 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 73,657 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 71,623 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 69,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 66,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 66,660 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 62,868 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 58,289 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 50,145 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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R124 TFJ is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R124 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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R124 TFJ is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 23 July 1998.

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