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R690 FOB

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

69,903 mi
Last recorded69,903 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 FOB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 69,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

UNABLE TO TEST REAR SEATS AND RESTRAINTS DUE TO LUGGAGE

Fail 24 Feb 2022 69,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

UNABLE TO TEST REAR SEATS AND RESTRAINTS DUE TO LUGGAGE

Pass 23 Feb 2021 62,205 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 57,465 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 56,405 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 56,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 55,660 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 4 Sep 2017 53,911 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noisy

Fail 4 Sep 2017 53,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noisy

Pass 16 Jun 2017 52,355 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 50,602 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 50,602 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 50,207 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 48,824 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 47,064 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 44,818 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 41,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 41,920 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 38,017 miles

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

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

both front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 9 Sep 2009 34,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 31,440 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 28,533 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 25,713 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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R690 FOB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R690 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 R690 FOB registered?

R690 FOB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R690 FOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R690 FOB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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