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R203 GFL

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

22,419 mi
Last recorded22,419 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 GFL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 22,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Oil leak Engine bay ()

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2016 22,417 miles

both rear brakes slight binding!

Pass 24 Aug 2015 22,396 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 22,125 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 22,052 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 21,895 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 20,150 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2010 18,176 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 17,082 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 16,107 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 15,262 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2007 15,262 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 14,348 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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R203 GFL is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R203 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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What year was R203 GFL registered?

R203 GFL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R203 GFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R203 GFL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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