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R598 NBN

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,390 mi
Last recorded92,390 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 NBN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 92,390 miles

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 1 Nov 2012 92,390 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2011 89,620 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 86,946 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 86,946 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 81,595 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 81,595 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 76,549 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 68,679 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 63,772 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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R598 NBN is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R598 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 R598 NBN registered?

R598 NBN is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R598 NBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R598 NBN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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