MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,676 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust flexi section deteriorated slightly
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Axel corroded slightly
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL SECTION (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both) (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
engine sump corroded
Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak sump ()
both rear arches corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak sump ()
both rear arches corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both outer sill corroded
under surface corrosion
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system slighly corroded
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
centre exhaust corroded
slight play steering
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front shock wet from oil
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front inner rack end play
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
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R490 HKG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 R490 HKG, 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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R490 HKG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 17 April 1998.
Is R490 HKG safe to buy?
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