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R232 HWO

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,697 mi
Last recorded73,697 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 HWO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2008 73,697 miles

Bushes in front anti roll bar drop arm links are starting to deteriorate.

Front number plate is discolouring.

Radiator is leaking.

There is a noise from the front of the engine.

Fail 15 Oct 2008 73,333 miles

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

Bushes in front anti roll bar drop arm links are starting to deteriorate.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front number plate is discolouring.

Radiator is leaking.

There is a noise from the front of the engine.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 68,157 miles

engine oil low topped

Pass 11 Oct 2006 57,457 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2005 46,692 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 46,692 miles

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

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

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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R232 HWO is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R232 HWO, 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 R232 HWO registered?

R232 HWO is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R232 HWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R232 HWO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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