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R607 AFU

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,039 mi
Last recorded127,039 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR607 AFU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2009 127,039 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 116,025 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 116,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 102,045 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 101,815 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 87,325 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 72,636 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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R607 AFU is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R607 AFU, 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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How do I check the history of R607 AFU?

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What year was R607 AFU registered?

R607 AFU is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R607 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R607 AFU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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