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R958 GFB

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,938 mi
Last recorded60,938 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 GFB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 60,938 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

auxillary drive belt cracked

rev counter inop

Fail 4 Apr 2009 60,938 miles

Brake lever excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

auxillary drive belt cracked

rev counter inop

Pass 31 Dec 2007 55,926 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 51,331 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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R958 GFB is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R958 GFB, 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 R958 GFB registered?

R958 GFB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R958 GFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R958 GFB shows 4 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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