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R884 FOB

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

50,757 mi
Last recorded50,757 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR884 FOB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 50,757 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 46,605 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2018 45,502 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 45,477 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 45,419 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 45,419 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 45,332 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 45,332 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Offside Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 45,173 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 44,232 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 44,232 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 44,110 miles

Offside Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 44,110 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 38,102 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 36,416 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 31,396 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 31,396 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 30,378 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 30,378 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 27,516 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 27,516 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 25,955 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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R884 FOB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R884 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 R884 FOB registered?

R884 FOB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R884 FOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R884 FOB shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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