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B551 HWP

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,359 mi
Last recorded62,359 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB551 HWP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 62,359 miles

tyres allround cracking/splitting

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

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 15 Aug 2012 60,723 miles

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 19 Aug 2011 59,106 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 56,616 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 53,343 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 50,201 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 50,201 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 47,336 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 47,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2006 43,319 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 39,131 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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B551 HWP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B551 HWP, 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 B551 HWP registered?

B551 HWP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is B551 HWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B551 HWP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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