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R150 GFL

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,580 mi
Last recorded102,580 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 GFL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 102,580 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

coolant leak

smell of petrol around n/s/r wheel arch

Fail 14 Jan 2011 102,580 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

coolant leak

smell of petrol around n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 12 Jan 2010 100,000 miles

Airbag light on

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

Nearside front underside area very oily

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

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

Offside outer sill rusting

Fail 12 Jan 2010 100,000 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Airbag light on

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

Nearside front underside area very oily

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

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

Offside outer sill rusting

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 96,068 miles

n/s/r tyre slight cracks on outside wall.

Fail 20 Jan 2009 96,064 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s/r tyre slight cracks on outside wall.

Pass 12 Jan 2008 93,761 miles

O/S/C outer sill corrosion advise repairs as soon as possible

Wipers not parking correctly on atuo control

Fail 12 Jan 2008 93,761 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/C outer sill corrosion advise repairs as soon as possible

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wipers not parking correctly on atuo control

Pass 19 Jan 2007 90,500 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 90,500 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 86,179 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 86,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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R150 GFL 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 50%.

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 R150 GFL, 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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R150 GFL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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