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R644 HGR

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,264 mi
Last recorded95,264 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR644 HGR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 95,264 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear exhaust rubber hanger mounts slightly cracked

windscreen wipers not parking correctly but not obstructing drivers view

Pass 15 Jul 2010 89,988 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 89,953 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 87,107 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 87,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2008 84,247 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 78,312 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 71,603 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 71,603 miles

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

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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R644 HGR is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R644 HGR, 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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R644 HGR is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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