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R917 MFJ

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2022
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,930 mi
Last recorded59,930 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 MFJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2021 59,930 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 57,377 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front tyres on 3mm tread depth/wearing on edges

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 54,011 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 42,242 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

weep from steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2017 33,158 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 28,821 miles

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated (cracking)

Pass 27 May 2015 28,746 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side front tyre in poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2014 27,582 miles

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

advise offside front brake pads appear to be worn more than nearside

Pass 16 May 2013 27,410 miles

rear fuel pipes rusted

Pass 22 May 2012 27,114 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 27 May 2011 26,647 miles

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 8 Jun 2010 26,087 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 25,463 miles

advise o/s/r and n/s/r tyres starting to split up on side walls

Pass 12 Jun 2008 24,936 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 24,309 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 23,006 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 21,718 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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R917 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R917 MFJ, 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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R917 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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