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R969 MFP

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,592 mi
Last recorded48,592 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 MFP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 48,592 miles

slight wear nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2014 42,537 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 37,178 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 37,178 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 34,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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)

Pass 2 May 2012 31,463 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 31,460 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 29,143 miles

Offside Rear 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 May 2010 26,582 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 24,507 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 22,837 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 21,579 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 19,732 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 MFP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R969 MFP, 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 R969 MFP registered?

R969 MFP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R969 MFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R969 MFP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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