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R199 PHG

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,126 mi
Last recorded41,126 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 PHG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2009 41,126 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 34,324 miles

air bag light on

Fail 14 Apr 2009 34,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on

Pass 16 Apr 2008 25,058 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 23,341 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 21,752 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 21,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R199 PHG is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R199 PHG, 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 R199 PHG registered?

R199 PHG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R199 PHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R199 PHG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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