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R271 GHT

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,798 mi
Last recorded69,798 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 GHT
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 69,798 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 63,183 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2014 56,694 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 50,408 miles

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

excessive coolant leak

Pass 23 Feb 2012 43,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coolant leak

front brakes 24% imbalanced

front tyres close to wear indicaters

Pass 24 Feb 2011 38,030 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 35,042 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 31,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise a brake check

advise a tracking

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

play in steering rack

rear brakes squeeling

Fail 15 Jan 2009 31,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise a brake check

advise a tracking

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

play in steering rack

rear brakes squeeling

Pass 1 Feb 2008 28,964 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is worn unevenly

offside front steering arm has slightly play

Fail 1 Feb 2008 28,964 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear tyre is worn unevenly

offside front steering arm has slightly play

Pass 5 Feb 2007 25,856 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 22,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R271 GHT is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R271 GHT, 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 R271 GHT registered?

R271 GHT is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R271 GHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R271 GHT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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