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R75 BFM

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,070 mi
Last recorded119,070 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 BFM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 119,070 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 119,070 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

corrosion o/s sill

Pass 7 Oct 2011 112,603 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 112,598 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 108,628 miles

offside front seat belt frayed

Fail 1 Oct 2010 108,319 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

offside front seat belt frayed

Pass 5 Oct 2009 98,256 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 93,818 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2007 86,085 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2006 79,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight wear in offside steering rack joint

Pass 27 Sep 2005 73,300 miles

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

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

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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R75 BFM is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R75 BFM, 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 R75 BFM registered?

R75 BFM is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R75 BFM safe to buy?

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