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R164 NFH

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,001 mi
Last recorded103,001 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 NFH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 103,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 94,151 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2010 94,151 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2009 86,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorating

Pass 23 Apr 2008 79,171 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 74,017 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2005 62,300 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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R164 NFH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R164 NFH, 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 R164 NFH registered?

R164 NFH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R164 NFH safe to buy?

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