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R139 HDS

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

59,642 mi
Last recorded59,642 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 HDS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2010 59,642 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil sump corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2010 59,642 miles

oil sump corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2009 53,673 miles

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded but not excessively

Power steering pipes and pump damp but no signs of a leak

Fail 5 Nov 2009 53,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant low

Front to rear brake pipe slight signs of corrosion

Power steering pipe damp no signs of a leak

Steering very light to turn

Washers are in poor condition

Wipers sticky and fail to park at times

Pass 30 Oct 2008 46,042 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 46,042 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 41,046 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 41,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 34,027 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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R139 HDS is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R139 HDS, 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 R139 HDS registered?

R139 HDS is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R139 HDS safe to buy?

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