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R432 MFJ

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,372 mi
Last recorded93,372 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 MFJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 93,372 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 11 Mar 2013 91,720 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 89,778 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2012 89,778 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2011 87,687 miles

nearside rear outer sill rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2010 84,970 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 84,970 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 82,190 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 82,188 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 79,200 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 71,665 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 63,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 63,344 miles

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

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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R432 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R432 MFJ, 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 R432 MFJ registered?

R432 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R432 MFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R432 MFJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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