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V898 GFR

1999 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,547 mi
Last recorded60,547 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV898 GFR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 60,547 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 55,236 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 49,716 miles

Battery insecure

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

one section on upper stop lamp not working

Pass 30 Oct 2008 44,442 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 44,442 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 40,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 40,156 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 34,584 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2006 34,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 29,360 miles

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

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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V898 GFR is a 1999 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 64,376 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 V898 GFR, 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 27 years old, this Rover 214 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V898 GFR registered?

V898 GFR is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V898 GFR safe to buy?

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