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R278 FAV

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,510 mi
Last recorded100,510 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 FAV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 100,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

front and rear tyres different size

n/s body damaged

o/s/r light lens full of water. . lights still working

Fail 25 Oct 2013 100,456 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

front and rear tyres different size

n/s body damaged

o/s/r light lens full of water. . lights still working

Pass 30 Oct 2012 95,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both sides number plate lights slightly dim

exhaust thin in places

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 27 Oct 2011 93,266 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 90,725 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

power steering pipes are slightly misted with oil

Pass 11 Oct 2010 90,725 miles

power steering pipes are slightly misted with oil

Pass 7 Aug 2009 77,693 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 74,319 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 74,312 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 64,918 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 64,797 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 62,566 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 58,691 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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R278 FAV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R278 FAV, 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 R278 FAV registered?

R278 FAV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R278 FAV safe to buy?

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