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R598 FDT

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,787 mi
Last recorded56,787 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 FDT
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 56,787 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

general corrosion under side

Fail 6 Jun 2018 56,777 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

general corrosion under side

Pass 23 Jun 2017 55,864 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion under side

Fail 19 Jun 2017 55,853 miles

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

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing clip (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion under side

Pass 9 Jun 2016 54,999 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 54,002 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 52,989 miles

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

centre exhaust deteriating

Pass 24 Jun 2013 51,886 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT AND NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER TREAD AREAS.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 50,516 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WEARING ON OUTER TREAD AREA.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 49,078 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 47,448 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 45,533 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 45,533 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 43,276 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 39,857 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 36,003 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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R598 FDT is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R598 FDT, 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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R598 FDT is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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