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R613 FDL

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,836 mi
Last recorded115,836 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR613 FDL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 115,836 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 115,818 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 109,600 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 105,139 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 103,367 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 100,197 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 100,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 90,695 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 82,369 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 74,145 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

radiator fins corroded

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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R613 FDL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R613 FDL, 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 R613 FDL registered?

R613 FDL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R613 FDL safe to buy?

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