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R719 FOB

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,829 mi
Last recorded112,829 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR719 FOB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 112,829 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 106,286 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 106,268 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 98,574 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 83,753 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres have slight perishing of the sidewalls

Pass 28 Jun 2007 72,045 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 65,533 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 56,163 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 56,163 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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R719 FOB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R719 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R719 FOB registered?

R719 FOB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R719 FOB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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