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R284 HDS

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,566 mi
Last recorded121,566 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 HDS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2010 121,566 miles

battery insecure

both front brake backing plates corroded

both outer sills corroded

exhaust tailbox hanger splitting

heavy oil leaks at engine

nearside door mirror loose

nearside front cv boot perished

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear wheel trim missing

offside front inner door card missing

offside front slight rack end movement

offside front tyre wearing to the outside

Fail 2 Feb 2010 121,524 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

battery insecure

both front brake backing plates corroded

both outer sills corroded

exhaust tailbox hanger splitting

front pipe exhaust blowing

heavy oil leaks at engine

nearside door mirror loose

nearside front cv boot perished

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear wheel trim missing

offside front inner door card missing

offside front slight rack end movement

offside front tyre wearing to the outside

Pass 30 Jan 2009 113,977 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 113,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 100,387 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 87,673 miles

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

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

excessive travel on handbrake

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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R284 HDS is a 1998 Rover 214 in White 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 R284 HDS, 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 R284 HDS registered?

R284 HDS is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R284 HDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R284 HDS 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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