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R297 EBH

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,285 mi
Last recorded134,285 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 EBH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 134,285 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES DETEORATED

PARK BRAKE TRAVEL ON UPPER LIMITS

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

WIPERS DETEORATED

Fail 22 Apr 2010 134,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

PARK BRAKE TRAVEL ON UPPER LIMITS

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

BOTH REAR TYRES DETEORATED

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

WIPERS DETEORATED

Pass 27 Apr 2009 116,479 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 100,591 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Mar 2008 100,260 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 90,846 miles

both front shocks leaking will need replacing

Pass 23 Mar 2006 82,382 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

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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R297 EBH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R297 EBH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R297 EBH registered?

R297 EBH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R297 EBH safe to buy?

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