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R799 FOB

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,103 mi
Last recorded81,103 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR799 FOB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 81,103 miles

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

front number plate cracked

nearside outer sill showing corrosion

offside front inner flitch showing corrosion

rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 17 Jun 2011 80,149 miles

Oil leak

o/s + n/s wipers split on ends

Fail 16 Jun 2011 80,149 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

o/s + n/s wipers split on ends

Pass 30 Mar 2010 73,547 miles

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

near side rear tyre side wall deteration

Fail 27 Mar 2010 73,460 miles

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

near side rear tyre side wall deteration

Fail 26 Mar 2009 119,561 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2009 119,561 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2008 107,825 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 107,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 95,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 85,131 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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R799 FOB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R799 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.

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What year was R799 FOB registered?

R799 FOB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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