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R657 POH

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,217 mi
Last recorded81,217 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 POH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 81,217 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 81,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 77,205 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCH'S CORRODING

N/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL SCRUBBED

O/S/F SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK JOINT

Pass 17 Apr 2008 72,261 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 72,257 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 68,044 miles

1,n/s/f shock absorber starting to leak †2,both outer c.v boots starting to crack& perish †3,front tyres wearing on inner edges & o/s close to limit †4,n/s outer sill creased & dented

Pass 25 Apr 2006 63,398 miles

1.front brake discs wearing,pads not checked †2.n/s/f shock absorber starting to leak †3.n/s/r flexible brake hose rubbing slightly on inner wheelarch cover †4.auxillary drive belts cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2006 63,398 miles

aux drive belts cracking

front brake discs wearing pads not checked

nearside flexy brake hose rubbing slightly on inner arch cover

nearside front shocker starting to leak

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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R657 POH 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 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 R657 POH, 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 R657 POH registered?

R657 POH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R657 POH safe to buy?

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