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R532 VHL

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,682 mi
Last recorded86,682 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR532 VHL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2013 86,682 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2013 86,682 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 86,673 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 84,504 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 79,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 63,279 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 63,279 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 May 2007 62,548 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 62,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 61,526 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 61,526 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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R532 VHL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VHL, 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 VHL registered?

R532 VHL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R532 VHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R532 VHL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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