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R588 RHH

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

35,093 mi
Last recorded35,093 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 RHH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 35,093 miles

Coolant leak

Front exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 35,086 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Front exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 30,499 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both c.v boots perishing and cracking

both front brake pipes slightly corrodded

fuel pipes at rear corrodeing

high level brake light inop

n/s/r tyre spliting and cracking

o/s revearse light inop

radiator poor condition

Fail 20 Feb 2012 30,499 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

radiator poor condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both c.v boots perishing and cracking

both front brake pipes slightly corrodded

fuel pipes at rear corrodeing

high level brake light inop

n/s/r tyre spliting and cracking

o/s revearse light inop

Pass 15 Feb 2011 26,765 miles

both front brake pipes to hoses slightly corrodeing

front number plate poor

n/s wiper split

o/s revearse light inop

o/s/r tyre cracking between sidewall and tread

Fail 15 Feb 2011 26,765 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake pipes to hoses slightly corrodeing

front number plate poor

n/s wiper split

o/s revearse light inop

o/s/r tyre cracking between sidewall and tread

Pass 25 Feb 2010 23,531 miles

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

engine oil leaks

exhaust system poor

fuel pipe starting to corrode under car

high level brake lights inop

n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s/r mud flap loose at top

numba (3) ht lead damaged

o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

radiator poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2010 23,531 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

engine oil leaks

exhaust system poor

fuel pipe starting to corrode under car

high level brake lights inop

n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s/r mud flap loose at top

numba (3) ht lead damaged

o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

radiator poor condition

Pass 17 Feb 2009 21,049 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2009 21,049 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2008 18,207 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 15,493 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 15,493 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 14,362 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 14,362 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.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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R588 RHH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R588 RHH, 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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R588 RHH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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