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R730 FAN

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,072 mi
Last recorded124,072 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 FAN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2010 124,072 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 124,069 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 115,272 miles

see advisory note 711448609060

Fail 8 Jan 2009 115,262 miles

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)

o/s washer jet half blocked

o/s/r tyre is old and perished

Pass 7 Jan 2008 106,832 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate slightly obscured

Fail 4 Jan 2008 106,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear number plate slightly obscured

Pass 17 Jan 2007 99,094 miles

Offside front seatbelt webbing starting to fluff

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Suspect offside front brake pads wearing low- advise inspection

Windscreen chipped

Fail 17 Jan 2007 99,092 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front seat belt webbing starting to fluff

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Stonechip in windscreen

Suspect offside front brake pads wearing low- advise inspection

Pass 31 Jan 2006 95,334 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 95,334 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R730 FAN is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R730 FAN, 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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R730 FAN is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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