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R279 HHS

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,092 mi
Last recorded63,092 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 HHS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 63,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 63,053 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 60,386 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 60,381 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion started in offside & nearside outer sill sections

Pass 11 Feb 2009 57,353 miles

both rear indicators starting to show white

damp around power steering pipes but no sign of leak

drivers door mirror damaged

front brake discs slightly distorted

lack of reserve travel on hand brake

near side c.v boot starting to perish

near side front tyre side wall has a big cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

off side front brake pipe slightly rusty

off side front to rear brake pipe rusty in places

off side rear brake recorded a lot less than the near side i would advise the rear brakes be checked

rear chassis rusty

slight exhaust leak at cat to centre pipe joint

slight play in off side steering arm/track rod end

Fail 9 Feb 2009 57,353 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

both rear indicators starting to show white

damp around power steering pipes but no sign of leak

drivers door mirror damaged

front brake discs slightly distorted

lack of reserve travel on hand brake

near side c.v boot starting to perish

near side front tyre side wall has a big cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

off side front brake pipe slightly rusty

off side front to rear brake pipe rusty in places

off side rear brake recorded a lot less than the near side i would advise the rear brakes be checked

rear chassis rusty

slight exhaust leak at cat to centre pipe joint

slight play in off side steering arm/track rod end

Pass 21 Jan 2008 50,967 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 43,928 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 43,928 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 35,636 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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R279 HHS is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R279 HHS, 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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R279 HHS is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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