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R707 FAW

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,942 mi
Last recorded72,942 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR707 FAW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 72,942 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

damage to o/s panels

n/s mirror outer casing damaged

o/s n/s rear axle bushes showing signs of wear

o/s n/s rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

small pin hole in n/s c/v gater

Fail 28 Mar 2018 72,942 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

damage to o/s panels

n/s mirror outer casing damaged

o/s n/s rear axle bushes showing signs of wear

o/s n/s rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

small pin hole in n/s c/v gater

Pass 22 Mar 2017 72,710 miles

small pin hole in n/s front c/v gater

Fail 20 Mar 2017 72,710 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

small pin hole in n/s front c/v gater

Pass 17 Mar 2016 72,300 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 71,879 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 71,433 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 71,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 70,814 miles

front exhaust showing signs of corrosion

small pin hole in n/s front c/v gater

Fail 18 Mar 2013 70,814 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front exhaust showing signs of corrosion

small pin hole in n/s front c/v gater

Fail 21 Mar 2012 69,783 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chassis showing signs of corrosion

front exhaust showing signs of corrosion

n/s c/v gater smaall hole in rubber

o/s n/s outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2012 69,783 miles

chassis showing signs of corrosion

front exhaust showing signs of corrosion

n/s c/v gater smaall hole in rubber

o/s n/s outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2011 68,639 miles

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

n/s front passenger door mirror suround broken

slight pin hole in n/s c/v gater

Pass 17 Mar 2010 67,055 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 65,446 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 64,165 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 62,387 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 60,344 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 60,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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R707 FAW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 R707 FAW, 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 R707 FAW registered?

R707 FAW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R707 FAW safe to buy?

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