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R226 BON

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,115 mi
Last recorded62,115 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 BON
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 62,115 miles

ONE HI LEVEL STOP LIGHT OUT

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

WIPERS DO NOT SELF CANCEL

Fail 26 Jul 2011 60,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

HI LEVEL STOP BULB OUT

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 60,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

HI LEVEL STOP BULB OUT

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 58,183 miles

BOTH WIPERS SPLIT AT ENDS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

HI LEVEL STOP ONE BULB OUT

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

RADIATOR IN POOR CONDITION

SUMP RUSTED

Pass 12 Aug 2009 55,615 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

ONE L.E.D LIGHT OUT ON HIGH LEVEL STOP

SUMP VERY RUSTY

Pass 21 Aug 2008 52,972 miles

exhaust system rusty

light surface rust on all sus. and brake components

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Pass 14 Sep 2006 52,783 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 52,783 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

clutch pedal rubber pad missing

rear wiper blade deteriorated

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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R226 BON is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R226 BON, 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 R226 BON registered?

R226 BON is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is R226 BON safe to buy?

The MOT history for R226 BON shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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