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R139 BFM

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,848 mi
Last recorded88,848 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 BFM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 88,848 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

hand lever is high

Fail 13 Jun 2011 88,844 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

hand lever is high

Pass 21 Jun 2010 78,275 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 69,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 66,224 miles

CHILD SEAT NSR,, SLIGHT LEAK POWER STEERING,, OSF SHOCKABSORBER LEAKING,,

HANDBRAKE LEVER HAS SLIGHT SIDE PLAY/MOVEMENT

Fail 2 Jul 2008 66,224 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

CHILD SEAT NSR,, SLIGHT LEAK POWER STEERING,, OSF SHOCKABSORBER LEAKING,,

HANDBRAKE LEVER HAS SLIGHT SIDE PLAY/MOVEMENT

Fail 30 Jun 2007 62,508 miles

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

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

child seats rear †exhaust front rusty †front tyres worn uneven/close min †power steering fluid leak

Pass 30 Jun 2007 62,508 miles

child seats rear †exhaust front rusty †front tyres worn uneven/close min †power steering fluid leak

Pass 1 Jul 2006 59,192 miles

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

o/s rear brake binding slightly

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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R139 BFM is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green 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 R139 BFM, 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 R139 BFM registered?

R139 BFM is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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