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R282 FGU

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,211 mi
Last recorded100,211 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 FGU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2016 100,211 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 98,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

near side front tyre outer edge cracking and small cuts ,off side front tyre outer edge cracking '

Pass 21 Jan 2014 97,208 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 93,570 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 90,834 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 86,461 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 81,622 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 75,480 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 70,164 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 63,283 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 58,532 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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R282 FGU is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R282 FGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R282 FGU registered?

R282 FGU is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R282 FGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R282 FGU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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