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R630 FOB

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,484 mi
Last recorded93,484 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR630 FOB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 93,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe has a slight leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 86,023 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine oil over filled

Fail 17 Mar 2014 86,023 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

engine oil over filled

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 77,712 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 77,712 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 77,276 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 75,333 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2011 75,318 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 73,793 miles

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

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

both rear tyres age cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2009 72,347 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 72,347 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 69,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 67,579 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

excessive travel in hand brake

Pass 8 Mar 2006 64,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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R630 FOB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R630 FOB, 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 R630 FOB registered?

R630 FOB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R630 FOB shows 14 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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