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R490 HKG

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,676 mi
Last recorded62,676 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR490 HKG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 62,676 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 61,386 miles

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))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 61,379 miles

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))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 60,135 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 58,439 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 58,412 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 56,661 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 54,517 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 54,505 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 52,491 miles

Exhaust system slighly corroded

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 50,438 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 48,118 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 45,736 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 43,280 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 43,280 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 40,600 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 37,615 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 34,789 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 31,409 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R490 HKG registered?

R490 HKG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R490 HKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R490 HKG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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