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R62 NHG

1998 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,801 mi
Last recorded77,801 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 NHG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2010 77,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 77,801 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 72,397 miles

rear shockers slight moisture and ios front slight moist but working fine

Fail 29 Jun 2009 72,397 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear shockers slight moisture and ios front slight moist but working fine

Pass 11 Aug 2008 67,187 miles

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

oil around power steering pump and rack.

strong advise offside front shock absorber leaking.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 60,545 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 60,545 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 56,620 miles

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

both reverse lights inoperative

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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R62 NHG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple 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 R62 NHG, 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 R62 NHG registered?

R62 NHG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R62 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R62 NHG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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