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R147 EAF

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,440 mi
Last recorded30,440 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 EAF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 30,440 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 27,210 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 27,176 miles

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

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

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

both rear flexi brake hoses are in poor condition

corrosion to rear axle,both rear shocks and both rear brake back plates

radiator is in poor condition

Fail 8 Feb 2013 23,954 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 23,954 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 20,596 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 16,924 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 13,807 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 9,938 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 8,573 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 8,360 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 8,169 miles

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

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

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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R147 EAF is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R147 EAF, 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 R147 EAF registered?

R147 EAF is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R147 EAF safe to buy?

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