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R940 TGF

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,156 mi
Last recorded32,156 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 TGF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 32,156 miles

front bumper damaged.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 30,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2010 29,397 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 29,395 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 28,633 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 27,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2008 27,992 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2007 26,927 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 26,926 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 25,894 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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R940 TGF is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R940 TGF, 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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How do I check the history of R940 TGF?

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What year was R940 TGF registered?

R940 TGF is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R940 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R940 TGF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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