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R417 NHG

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,618 mi
Last recorded102,618 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR417 NHG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 102,618 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 96,858 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 86,683 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 85,689 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 83,744 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 76,154 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 76,154 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 62,868 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise rad badly corroded.

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2005 54,661 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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R417 NHG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R417 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 R417 NHG registered?

R417 NHG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 21 July 1998.

Is R417 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R417 NHG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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