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R86 FTC

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,991 mi
Last recorded64,991 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 FTC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 64,991 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 64,990 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 61,213 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 61,183 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 55,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 55,525 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 50,118 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 50,115 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 49,357 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 48,638 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 47,495 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 47,494 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 45,112 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 39,983 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 37,233 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 34,850 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 32,880 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 31,017 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 31,017 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 28,287 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 25,184 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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R86 FTC is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R86 FTC, 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 R86 FTC registered?

R86 FTC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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