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R596 NBN

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,271 mi
Last recorded68,271 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR596 NBN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 68,271 miles

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

Offside front of bumper slightly loose

Pass 29 Aug 2007 65,311 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 64,145 miles

air bag light on.

corrosion to exhaust system.

nearside rear brake flexi-hose slightly twisted.

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm.

noise from front and rear brakes.

oil leaks.

rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 14 Feb 2006 59,519 miles

srs warning light staying on

Fail 11 Feb 2006 59,509 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

airbag light on.

deterioration to front and rear number plates.

metal in nearside front tyre.

metal in offside front tyre.

slight binding to front brakes.

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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R596 NBN is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R596 NBN, 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 R596 NBN registered?

R596 NBN is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R596 NBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R596 NBN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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