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R618 HHK

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,820 mi
Last recorded48,820 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 HHK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 48,820 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 44,739 miles

Centre brake light has been permantly disconnected

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slightly damp around bottom of steering rack

Fail 22 Jun 2010 44,739 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slightly damp around bottom of steering rack

Pass 23 Jun 2009 39,423 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise nearside rear tyre nearing 2mm wear band

advise slight oil leak

Pass 12 May 2008 35,544 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN TO LIMIT.

POWER STEERING PIPES - DAMP.

Fail 12 May 2008 35,544 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN TO LIMIT.

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

POWER STEERING PIPES - DAMP.

Pass 14 May 2007 30,085 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 25,645 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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R618 HHK is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R618 HHK, 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 R618 HHK registered?

R618 HHK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R618 HHK safe to buy?

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