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R674 GHW

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,431 mi
Last recorded55,431 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR674 GHW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 55,431 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 55,431 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 47,004 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank is dented/damaged!!!

offside rear tyre is badly cracked/perishing!!!

Pass 28 Jul 2009 41,024 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre is badly cracked/perishing!

Fail 25 Jul 2009 41,003 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre is badly cracked/perishing!

rear wiper blade is split!

Pass 22 Jan 2009 38,897 miles

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

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

nearside front door mirror surround missing!

spare tyre is flat!

wrong type of battery fitted to the car!

Fail 22 Jan 2009 38,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside front door mirror surround missing!

spare tyre is flat!

wrong type of battery fitted to the car!

Pass 23 Jan 2008 30,857 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 30,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 25,791 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 25,737 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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R674 GHW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R674 GHW, 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 R674 GHW registered?

R674 GHW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R674 GHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R674 GHW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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