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R130 MFJ

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,265 mi
Last recorded56,265 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 MFJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 56,265 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 52,123 miles

n/s/f wing damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2009 48,312 miles

slight play in steering rack

tailgate sill corroded around hinges

Fail 21 Jan 2009 48,312 miles

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

alternator belt deteriorated

front and rear registration plates disfigured

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front track rod end has slight play in ball joint

power steering belt deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

tailgate sill corroded around hinges

Pass 22 Jan 2008 45,750 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

alternator belt deteriorated

handbrake travel long

power steering belt deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

tailgate sill corroded around hinges

Fail 22 Jan 2008 45,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

alternator belt deteriorated

handbrake travel long

power steering belt deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

tailgate sill corroded around hinges

Pass 1 Feb 2007 42,487 miles

as previous test. cert.no. 172890637072

Fail 30 Jan 2007 42,487 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

tailgate jam corroded around hinges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front no plate deteriorated

handbrake travel long

Pass 24 Jan 2006 39,564 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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R130 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R130 MFJ, 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 R130 MFJ registered?

R130 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R130 MFJ safe to buy?

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