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R382 SFR

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,999 mi
Last recorded81,999 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 SFR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 81,999 miles

N/S/F CV boot cracking

O/S/F CV boot cracking

Oil leak

Sump corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2011 81,995 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F CV boot cracking

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)

O/S/F CV boot cracking

Offside Front 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 leak

Sump corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 78,350 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 78,127 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 73,885 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 65,650 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 65,650 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 60,103 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 54,525 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 48,138 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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R382 SFR is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R382 SFR, 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 R382 SFR registered?

R382 SFR is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 18 July 1998.

Is R382 SFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R382 SFR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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