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R83 FEX

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,717 mi
Last recorded103,717 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 FEX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 103,717 miles

offside rear tyre very worn on inner edge

slight corrosion to both rear lower door sills

Fail 29 Jun 2015 103,717 miles

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

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front brake pads getting low

offside rear tyre very worn on inner edge

slight corrosion to both rear lower door sills

Pass 2 Jun 2014 100,914 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 96,530 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 1,160 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 85,781 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 80,338 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 74,129 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 67,076 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 58,462 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 52,799 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 47,377 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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R83 FEX is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R83 FEX, 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 R83 FEX registered?

R83 FEX is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R83 FEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R83 FEX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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