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R296 HDS

1998 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,339 mi
Last recorded103,339 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 HDS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 103,339 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Front wipers split at ends

Nearside and Offside sills have slight corrosion on the seam to floor

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre cracking in treaded area

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 97,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust slightley corroded

nearside rear arch corroded offside rear arch corroded nearside front arch corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2013 97,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust slightley corroded

nearside rear arch corroded offside rear arch corroded nearside front arch corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2012 94,078 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 88,994 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 89,903 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 75,426 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 65,067 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 57,874 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 54,136 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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R296 HDS is a 1998 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R296 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 R296 HDS registered?

R296 HDS is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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