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R279 FAV

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,845 mi
Last recorded75,845 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 FAV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 75,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre valve trapped by wheel trim

rear wiper blade4 u/s

Fail 30 Sep 2009 75,845 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre valve trapped by wheel trim

rear wiper blade4 u/s

Pass 25 Apr 2008 69,071 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 68,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Slight play front hub/steering area

Pass 3 May 2007 63,613 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 63,613 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

alternator drive belt cracking splitting and in poor condition likely to fail

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

brake fluid level low

coolant level low

damp and small amount of power steering fluid arond power steering pump

gearoil leaking at nearside driveshaft oil seal in gearbox

nearside front and offside front anti roll bar links have rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

slight blow on catalyst to center exhaust system

Pass 24 Apr 2006 58,592 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 58,592 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R279 FAV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R279 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 R279 FAV registered?

R279 FAV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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