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R539 FCL

1998 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,463 mi
Last recorded80,463 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 FCL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2018 80,463 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 78,910 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 78,875 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 77,494 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 77,444 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported both rubbers (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 74,373 miles

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

both main front to rear brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 71,580 miles

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Fail 27 Aug 2014 71,570 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 20 Aug 2013 67,742 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 67,683 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres starting to perish on side walls

Pass 16 Aug 2012 64,854 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 64,854 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 62,664 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 61,050 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 60,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 60,525 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both outer sills very poor condition full length

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 2 Aug 2008 59,992 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both outer sills tender

Pass 2 Aug 2007 59,274 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 58,523 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 58,521 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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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R539 FCL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R539 FCL, 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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R539 FCL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 7 July 1998.

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