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R28 FDL

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,742 mi
Last recorded67,742 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 FDL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 67,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 58,188 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil residue near rocker cover (poss gasket failure) Advise full clean and re check for leak(s)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brakes `squeeling` at time of test. Advise full brake check as your braking system may require adjustment or repair.

Rear passenger centre belt webbing twisted but feeds and retracts ok at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre size: 17565R14T

Unable to fully inspect nearside rear passenger belt as child seat fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Mar 2012 58,188 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil residue near rocker cover (poss gasket failure) Advise full clean and re check for leak(s)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear passenger centre belt webbing twisted but feeds and retracts ok at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre size: 17565R14T

Unable to fully inspect nearside rear passenger belt as child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2011 49,488 miles

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

Centre rear passenger belt twisted but feeds and retracts OK at time of test

Child seat fitted nearside rear so unable to fully inspect passenger belt. Child seat offside rear but not fitted at time of test.

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil residue in rocker cover area. (More residue nearside of engine)

Rear brakes noisy/squeel when applied for roller brake test. Advise full brake inspection as your brakes may require repair/adjust.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 49,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Centre rear passenger belt twisted but feeds and retracts OK at time of test

Child seat fitted nearside rear so unable to fully inspect passenger belt. Child seat offside rear but not fitted at time of test.

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil residue in rocker cover area. (More residue nearside of engine)

Rear brakes noisy/squeel when applied for roller brake test. Advise full brake inspection as your brakes may require repair/adjust.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 45,259 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 37,841 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 30,865 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 25,035 miles

Slight play in steering rack arm on the o/s.

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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R28 FDL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R28 FDL, 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 R28 FDL registered?

R28 FDL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R28 FDL safe to buy?

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