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R679 RFV

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,906 mi
Last recorded106,906 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR679 RFV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 106,906 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 104,639 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 104,639 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 101,366 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 98,088 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 94,441 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 89,263 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 85,512 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 85,512 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2009 80,664 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 75,855 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 70,843 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 66,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2006 66,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R679 RFV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R679 RFV, 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 R679 RFV registered?

R679 RFV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R679 RFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R679 RFV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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