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R969 FVE

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

58,414 mi
Last recorded58,414 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 FVE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 58,414 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 76,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer join (7.1.2)

NSR tyre perished

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight corrosion NS sill

sump starting to corrode

Pass 28 Oct 2015 70,939 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 70,939 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 69,166 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 69,166 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 67,962 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 67,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 66,658 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 64,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 64,314 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 62,398 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 62,398 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 61,102 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 61,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 59,462 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 57,697 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 55,818 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2005 53,476 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 53,476 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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R969 FVE is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R969 FVE, 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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R969 FVE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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