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R671 MBF

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,325 mi
Last recorded77,325 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR671 MBF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2009 77,325 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 70,001 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 60,834 miles

aux belt cracked

brake fluid present on rear brake backplates. No apparent leak, possible internal leak

ns and os front flexihose ferrules corroded

nsf tyre bald on edges

nsr tyre bald on edges

osf tyre cracked on edge

Fail 1 Nov 2007 60,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

68% imbalance on rear brakes

aux belt cracked

front discs badly lipped

front pads only 2mm of wear left _ need renewing asap

ns and os front flexihose ferrules corroded

nsf tyre bald on edges

nsr tyre bald on edges

osf brake binding

osf tyre cracked on edge

Pass 26 Oct 2006 55,099 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 47,878 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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R671 MBF is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R671 MBF, 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 R671 MBF registered?

R671 MBF is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R671 MBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R671 MBF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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