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R248 HAP

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,066 mi
Last recorded112,066 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 HAP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2009 112,066 miles

front brake pads getting low.

rear tyre valves cracking slightly.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 100,813 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 100,803 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 90,993 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 80,983 miles

heatshield on cat broken

alternator belt cracking

cam belt due??

exhaust corroded at centre to rear joint

nearside & offside outer driveshaft gaiters starting to crack

nearside rear tyre lumpy on inner edge ( may cause road noise) †offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside reverse light not working

radiator in very poor condition

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 6 Jan 2006 70,887 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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R248 HAP 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 83.3%.

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 R248 HAP, 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 R248 HAP registered?

R248 HAP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 10 January 1998.

Is R248 HAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R248 HAP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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