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R997 FBH

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

65,579 mi
Last recorded65,579 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 FBH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 65,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 63,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is almost on limit of 1.6mm,at 2.2mm,and outer edge is almost bald,and cracked,[185/55/r15]82v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewalls are cracked and in poor condition,and cracks in tread too

Pass 27 Apr 2017 59,486 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 59,486 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 55,306 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2015 49,948 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 44,008 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 36,794 miles

PAS pipe is weaping behind engine o/s.

engine has oil leak at top cover.

exhaust backbox is corroded and has small holes.

n/s mirror has small damage.

o/s rear tyre has small cut on inside wall.

Pass 28 Apr 2012 32,081 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 27,643 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 27,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2009 27,338 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 26,554 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 25,634 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 24,768 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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R997 FBH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R997 FBH, 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 R997 FBH registered?

R997 FBH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R997 FBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R997 FBH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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