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R324 SFL

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,548 mi
Last recorded53,548 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR324 SFL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 53,548 miles

both front drag link bushes cracking

nsf cv boot cracking

osr door strap loose in door

Pass 16 Mar 2013 47,406 miles

nearside front wheel binding slightly

nearside rear tyre perished and 2mm tread left

offside front shock absorber has slight misting of oil

offside rear tyre perished and has very small lump on inner edge

slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 5 Mar 2013 47,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust middle section quite corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 44,478 miles

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

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

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

small cracks in drag link bushes

Pass 9 Feb 2011 42,671 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 42,046 miles

n.s.r tyre starting to crack

o.s.r tyre starting to crack

Pass 18 Feb 2009 41,051 miles

both rear tyre side walls starting to crack

Pass 25 Feb 2008 40,335 miles

N.S.R tyre side wall starting to crack

O.S.R tyre side wall staring to crack

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 38,165 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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R324 SFL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R324 SFL, 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 R324 SFL registered?

R324 SFL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R324 SFL safe to buy?

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