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R498 BGS

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,883 mi
Last recorded77,883 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR498 BGS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 77,883 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 74,577 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 74,577 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 71,965 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 68,766 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 65,639 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 65,639 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 61,875 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 61,875 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 57,704 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 53,966 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 49,125 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 46,639 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 39,260 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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R498 BGS is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R498 BGS, 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 R498 BGS registered?

R498 BGS is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R498 BGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R498 BGS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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