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R860 FOB

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,488 mi
Last recorded85,488 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 FOB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2017 85,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm , cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear slight bind on brake

Pass 16 Nov 2016 76,718 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust rubber slightly deteriorated

oil sump corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2016 76,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust rubber slightly deteriorated

oil sump corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 66,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 52,910 miles

offside outersill area corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2014 52,752 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

offside outersill area corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2013 39,599 miles

slight engine oil leaks.

slight exhaust leak from front pipe.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 27,879 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 21,541 miles

SRS light on

Slight corrosion on outer sills

Pass 14 Mar 2011 25,368 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

SRS light on

Pass 15 Mar 2010 2,409 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,600 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 21,224 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 19,414 miles

slight damage osf seat belt

slight rubbing marks on rear brake pipes

Pass 27 Mar 2006 17,597 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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R860 FOB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R860 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 R860 FOB registered?

R860 FOB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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