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R230 HWV

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,555 mi
Last recorded62,555 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 HWV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 62,555 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 62,555 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 62,417 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 58,837 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 58,837 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 56,420 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 53,599 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 53,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 51,366 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 43,775 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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R230 HWV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R230 HWV, 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 R230 HWV registered?

R230 HWV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R230 HWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R230 HWV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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