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R136 MFJ

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,496 mi
Last recorded46,496 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 MFJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 46,496 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 44,847 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 44,847 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 42,612 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 42,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 40,624 miles

nearside and offside front anti roll bar link arm bushes starting to crack

surface rust underneath vehicle, floor, sills, front and rear suspension

Fail 5 Jan 2010 40,624 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

nearside and offside front anti roll bar link arm bushes starting to crack

surface rust underneath vehicle, floor, sills, front and rear suspension

Pass 7 Jan 2009 37,350 miles

both nearside and offside front anti roll bar link arm bushes are starting to split

exhaust rusting

Pass 7 Jan 2008 33,862 miles

nearside and offside front anti roll bar link arms cracking

power steering rack wet

Pass 8 Jan 2007 31,638 miles

clip broken of coolant hose in engine bay

front anti roll bar link arms cracking

offside front tyre outer sidewall cracking

power steering rack wet

Pass 6 Jan 2006 29,322 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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R136 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R136 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 R136 MFJ registered?

R136 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R136 MFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R136 MFJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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