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R664 TEF

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,940 mi
Last recorded78,940 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR664 TEF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 78,940 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN VERY LOW BALD ON INNER SECTIONS,JUST PASSING

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODING

FRONT TYRES TREADS WORN LOW

Fail 24 Jul 2009 78,784 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN VERY LOW BALD ON INNER SECTIONS,JUST PASSING

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODING

EXHAUST LEAK FROM MANIFOLD,DOWNPIPE AREA

FRONT TYRES TREADS WORN LOW

Pass 31 Mar 2008 73,515 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES TREADS WORN VERY LOW ON INNER SECTIONS

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN VERY LOW

REAR SILENCER AND CENTRE EXHAUST PIPE CORRODING BADLY

SUSPECT LEAK FROM WATER PUMP

Fail 31 Mar 2008 73,515 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES TREADS WORN VERY LOW ON INNER SECTIONS

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN VERY LOW

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

REAR SILENCER AND CENTRE EXHAUST PIPE CORRODING BADLY

SUSPECT LEAK FROM WATER PUMP

Pass 30 Mar 2007 67,403 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

Fail 30 Mar 2007 67,403 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

Pass 29 Mar 2006 56,662 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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R664 TEF is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R664 TEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R664 TEF?

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What year was R664 TEF registered?

R664 TEF is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R664 TEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R664 TEF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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