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R878 FOB

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,520 mi
Last recorded55,520 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR878 FOB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 55,520 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 54,480 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 53,523 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 52,256 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 51,125 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,826 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 48,525 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 46,749 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 45,366 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 45,366 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 43,900 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 42,016 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 41,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 39,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 39,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 36,560 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2007 33,336 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 30,283 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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R878 FOB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R878 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 R878 FOB registered?

R878 FOB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R878 FOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R878 FOB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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