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R886 MBF

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,813 mi
Last recorded89,813 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 MBF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 89,813 miles

i)Damp in Off side headlamp lens.ii)Near side door mirror casing damaged.iii)Both rear wheel arches corroding.iv)Both front link bar rubber bushes split.

v)Near side rear inner wall and tread perished.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 81,528 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 81,528 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 75,830 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 71,092 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 71,092 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 66,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 62,419 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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R886 MBF is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R886 MBF, 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 R886 MBF registered?

R886 MBF is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R886 MBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R886 MBF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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