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R279 FCX

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,256 mi
Last recorded36,256 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2009 36,256 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 36,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 25,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 15,312 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 15,274 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 14,639 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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R279 FCX is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R279 FCX, 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 FCX registered?

R279 FCX is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R279 FCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R279 FCX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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