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R230 RFR

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,340 mi
Last recorded76,340 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 RFR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 76,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak noted

slight wear noted in o/s/f steering rack end

underbody surface corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2015 76,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak noted

slight wear noted in o/s/f steering rack end

underbody surface corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 73,337 miles

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

oil leak noted

oil level low

Fail 24 Sep 2014 73,337 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

oil leak noted

oil level low

Fail 24 Sep 2013 70,455 miles

slight oil leak

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

fan belt perished (REPAIRED)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 70,455 miles

fan belt perished (REPAIRED)

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 67,341 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2011 63,805 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2010 59,662 miles

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

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)

oil leak noted/

Pass 16 Sep 2009 54,461 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 48,783 miles

Rear tyres wearing thin and N/S/R cut.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 41,779 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 35,491 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 34,202 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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R230 RFR is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R230 RFR, 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 R230 RFR registered?

R230 RFR is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 25 April 1998.

Is R230 RFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R230 RFR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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