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R966 GFB

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

64,294 mi
Last recorded64,294 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 GFB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 64,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 62,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 62,937 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 60,909 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 59,261 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer cv gaitors perished (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer body sills slight corrosion (2.4.A.3)

slight sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2017 59,261 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer cv gaitors perished (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer body sills slight corrosion (2.4.A.3)

slight sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

Fail 9 Sep 2016 59,088 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2015 55,982 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 52,716 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake fluid level starting to get low

nearside rear footbrake effort starting to get low

rear exhaust silencer starting to corode

slight dampness around power steering hose/pipe/pump

Fail 8 Nov 2013 49,903 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight dampness around power steering pipes/hoses/pump

Pass 8 Nov 2013 49,903 miles

slight dampness around power steering pipes/hoses/pump

Pass 30 Oct 2012 47,398 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear low

slight dampness around power steering pipes/hoses

Fail 16 Nov 2011 44,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 44,594 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 41,733 miles

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

offside rear tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 10 Nov 2009 39,010 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 35,457 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 35,457 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 32,311 miles

nearside and offside wiper blade rubbers starting to split

Fail 5 Nov 2007 32,311 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside and offside wiper blade rubbers starting to split

Pass 13 Nov 2006 28,594 miles

Oil leak

nearside mirror damaged †wear front discs †damaged cuts in outter wall nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2005 25,494 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 25,492 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

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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R966 GFB is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R966 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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R966 GFB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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