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S207 FHR

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,655 mi
Last recorded70,655 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS207 FHR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 70,655 miles

OFFSIDE NEARSIDE FRONT DROP LINK BUSHES PERISHED

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL HAS SOME CORROSION

SMALL STONE CHIP IN SCREEN

Fail 10 May 2011 70,655 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

OFFSIDE NEARSIDE FRONT DROP LINK BUSHES PERISHED

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL HAS SOME CORROSION

SMALL STONE CHIP IN SCREEN

THROTTLE STICKS WHAT EVERY POSTION YOU PUT IT IN

Pass 5 May 2010 67,785 miles

front drop link bushes split

rear brakes near liimt

Fail 5 May 2010 67,785 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front drop link bushes split

Pass 13 May 2009 64,157 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 60,429 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 57,541 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 57,541 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 52,773 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 52,773 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 48,067 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2005 48,067 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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S207 FHR is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S207 FHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S207 FHR registered?

S207 FHR is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is S207 FHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S207 FHR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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