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R498 KHR

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,912 mi
Last recorded92,912 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR498 KHR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 92,912 miles

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

bad oil leak.

n/s/r shock absorber starting to weep.

o/s+n/s/f metal brake pipes corroding.

o/s+n/s/f shock absorbers starting to weep.

o/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly.

o/s/f tyre wearing thin inner edges.

rear suspension/axle corroding.

slight damage/distortion to o/s/f road wheel.

Fail 18 May 2009 92,906 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

bad oil leak.

n/s/r shock absorber starting to weep.

o/s+n/s/f metal brake pipes corroding.

o/s+n/s/f shock absorbers starting to weep.

o/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly.

o/s/f tyre wearing thin inner edges.

rear suspension/axle corroding.

slight damage/distortion to o/s/f road wheel.

Pass 15 May 2008 82,780 miles

corrosion on front brakes discs.

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front suspension/anti roll bar/arms corroding.

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

n/s/r shock absorber starting to weep.

n/s/re brake starting to bind.

o/s+n/s/r long metal brake pipes corroding.

rear suspension/axle corroding.

Fail 6 May 2008 82,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

corrosion on front brakes discs.

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front suspension/anti roll bar/arms corroding.

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

n/s/r shock absorber starting to weep.

n/s/re brake starting to bind.

o/s+n/s/r long metal brake pipes corroding.

rear suspension/axle corroding.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 82,576 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 82,323 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 KHR is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KHR, 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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R498 KHR is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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