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R989 NFV

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,544 mi
Last recorded65,544 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 NFV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 65,544 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

general corrosion to body and chassis

Coolant leak ()

both rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Apr 2017 65,532 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to brake pipes

general corrosion to body and chassis

Pass 16 Apr 2016 64,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle joint (7.1.2)

general corrosion to body and chassis

Fail 15 Apr 2016 64,895 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle joint (7.1.2)

general corrosion to body and chassis

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Apr 2015 58,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 51,693 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 51,486 miles

Rear brake pipes from hoses to cylinders rusting

Fail 4 Apr 2013 51,486 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear brake pipes from hoses to cylinders rusting

Fail 25 Apr 2012 51,217 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Sidewalls of both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Apr 2012 51,217 miles

Sidewalls of both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Apr 2011 50,304 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)

Sidewalls of both rear tyres starting to get fine perishing cracks

Pass 21 Apr 2010 49,223 miles

rear brake adjustment

Pass 17 Apr 2009 47,598 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 46,049 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 11 Apr 2007 43,822 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 42,380 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 42,380 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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R989 NFV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R989 NFV, 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 R989 NFV registered?

R989 NFV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 20 June 1998.

Is R989 NFV safe to buy?

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