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R532 JHG

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,678 mi
Last recorded100,678 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR532 JHG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2010 100,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 100,678 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 96,390 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 91,544 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 90,798 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 87,666 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 87,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R532 JHG is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R532 JHG, 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 R532 JHG registered?

R532 JHG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is R532 JHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R532 JHG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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