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R411 NHG

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,126 mi
Last recorded61,126 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR411 NHG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 61,126 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside door mirror broken

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2008 61,126 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside door mirror broken

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2007 56,399 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 56,398 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2006 51,209 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 51,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

handbrake travel high

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r tyre has nail in, and close to legal limit

slight engine misfire at idle

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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R411 NHG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R411 NHG, 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 R411 NHG registered?

R411 NHG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R411 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R411 NHG shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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