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R412 NHG

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,564 mi
Last recorded76,564 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 NHG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 76,564 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both side axle bushes have slight play

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 64,817 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jun 2015 63,443 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 60,735 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 58,164 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 55,504 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 52,638 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 49,575 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 49,755 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 46,190 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 42,561 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 39,051 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 35,288 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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R412 NHG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R412 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 R412 NHG registered?

R412 NHG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R412 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R412 NHG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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