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R758 AFM

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,669 mi
Last recorded80,669 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR758 AFM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 80,669 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 76,126 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 72,282 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 67,254 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 61,076 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 55,600 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 55,600 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2006 52,389 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

cut in offside rear tyre not deep enough to expose ply

Fail 21 Aug 2006 52,389 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

cut in offside rear tyre not deep enough to expose ply

Pass 18 Aug 2005 48,792 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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R758 AFM 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 80%.

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 R758 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 R758 AFM registered?

R758 AFM is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R758 AFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R758 AFM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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