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R141 FAH

1998 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 FAH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2011

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 129,662 miles

Offside rear wheel hard to rotate by hand

Pass 11 Jun 2009 122,968 miles

srs light on

Fail 10 Jun 2009 122,965 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

srs light on

Fail 27 Jun 2008 114,114 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 114,114 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2007 109,000 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass missing

o/s inner d/shaft boot split

Pass 23 May 2006 98,828 miles

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

advise front number plate damaged

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R141 FAH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R141 FAH, 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 R141 FAH registered?

R141 FAH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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