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R324 HBU

1998 Rover 214

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,937 mi
Last recorded98,937 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR324 HBU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 98,937 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 93,820 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 85,483 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 85,483 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 78,096 miles

Both front outer cv gaitors cracking

Light corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 29 Jan 2014 78,096 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front outer cv gaitors cracking

Light corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 20 Feb 2013 71,693 miles

BOTH FRONT CV OUTER GAITOR BOOTS STARTING TO CRACK

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

SRS WARNING LAMP ON DASH

Pass 18 Feb 2012 68,452 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 64,828 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play offside rack and pinion

Pass 28 Jan 2011 64,828 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play offside rack and pinion

Pass 10 Feb 2010 63,065 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 63,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 58,296 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 54,859 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2006 50,689 miles

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

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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R324 HBU is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R324 HBU, 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 R324 HBU registered?

R324 HBU is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R324 HBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R324 HBU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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