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R401 HKH

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,925 mi
Last recorded60,925 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 HKH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 60,925 miles

outer cv gaiters splitting

pitting forming on n/s front to rear brake pipe

Fail 21 May 2009 60,925 miles

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

outer cv gaiters splitting

pitting forming on n/s front to rear brake pipe

Pass 30 May 2008 58,823 miles

front drop link bushes splitting

heavy surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 30 May 2008 58,823 miles

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

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

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

front drop link bushes splitting

heavy surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 26 Apr 2007 57,802 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 57,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 54,577 miles

front drop link bushes splitting

nsf shocker damp

part of centre brake light not working

Fail 19 Apr 2006 54,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front drop link bushes splitting

nsf shocker damp

part of centre brake light not working

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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R401 HKH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R401 HKH, 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 R401 HKH registered?

R401 HKH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R401 HKH safe to buy?

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