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R542 FBH

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,672 mi
Last recorded105,672 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR542 FBH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 105,672 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 105,567 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 10,136 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)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2012 101,366 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 99,544 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 95,411 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 95,411 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 92,114 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 87,707 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2007 83,928 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 19 May 2006 73,594 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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R542 FBH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R542 FBH, 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 R542 FBH registered?

R542 FBH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R542 FBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R542 FBH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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