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R929 MFG

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,326 mi
Last recorded52,326 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 MFG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2009 52,326 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

needs rear wiper blade

Fail 4 Dec 2009 52,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

needs rear wiper blade

Fail 6 Nov 2008 49,642 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 49,642 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 46,961 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 46,864 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 46,864 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 46,608 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 69,195 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2005 46,608 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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R929 MFG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R929 MFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R929 MFG registered?

R929 MFG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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