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R54 FAH

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,633 mi
Last recorded94,633 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 FAH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 94,633 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2014 94,633 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 86,607 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 81,572 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 79,762 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 76,441 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 72,277 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 67,978 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 63,511 miles

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

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

near side rear brake slightly binding

Fail 19 Mar 2007 63,511 miles

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

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

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

near side rear brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Mar 2006 58,490 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 58,490 miles

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

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

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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R54 FAH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R54 FAH, 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 R54 FAH registered?

R54 FAH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R54 FAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R54 FAH shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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