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R712 AFM

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

112,607 mi
Last recorded112,607 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR712 AFM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 112,607 miles

All underbody starting to corrode

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Cat heat shield insecure

Drivers washer not hitting screen

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside outer sill corroded

Not all centre stop light working

Offside front wheel slightly binding

Offside track rod end has slight freeplay

Oil leak

Slight damage to nearside front bumper by headlight

Small stonechips in screen

Sump corroded

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2011 112,607 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Drivers washer not hitting screen

All underbody starting to corrode

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Cat heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside outer sill corroded

Not all centre stop light working

Offside front wheel slightly binding

Offside track rod end has slight freeplay

Oil leak

Slight damage to nearside front bumper by headlight

Small stonechips in screen

Sump corroded

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2010 102,297 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 102,297 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2009 88,547 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2008 75,507 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 75,507 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2007 63,565 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 63,565 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2007 63,499 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 54,827 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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R712 AFM is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R712 AFM, 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 R712 AFM registered?

R712 AFM is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R712 AFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R712 AFM shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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