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R457 UHN

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,809 mi
Last recorded84,809 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 UHN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 84,809 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 79,072 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2010 79,072 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 73,395 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2008 66,523 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 66,523 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 59,642 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 52,175 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 52,175 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 44,634 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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R457 UHN is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R457 UHN, 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 R457 UHN registered?

R457 UHN is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R457 UHN safe to buy?

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