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R619 HOB

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,929 mi
Last recorded50,929 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR619 HOB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 50,929 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 50,929 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 43,161 miles

Engine coolant boiling over

Centree exhaust corroded not blowing

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front tyre worn down to legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 3 Jun 2009 43,161 miles

Centree exhaust corroded not blowing

Engine coolant boiling over

Offside front tyre worn down to legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 2 Jun 2008 30,060 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 26,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brakes on balance limit.

some moderate surface corrosion developing on front hub components both sides.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 26,878 miles

front brakes on balance limit.

some moderate surface corrosion developing on front hub components both sides.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 25,257 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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R619 HOB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R619 HOB, 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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What year was R619 HOB registered?

R619 HOB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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