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R688 HGP

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,914 mi
Last recorded62,914 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR688 HGP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2008 62,914 miles

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

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

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

SRS light on

front number plate cracked

offside wiper blade fouling offside "A" post when operated

radiator in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

rear parcel shelf damaged

slight play in steering rack

steering rack has light misting of oil

wiper motor loose

Fail 2 Dec 2008 62,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

SRS light on

front brake pads worn

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre outer wall in poor condition

offside wiper blade fouling offside "A" post when operated

radiator in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

rear parcel shelf damaged

slight play in steering rack

steering rack has light misting of oil

wiper motor loose

Pass 25 Jan 2007 59,227 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 53,734 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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R688 HGP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R688 HGP, 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 R688 HGP registered?

R688 HGP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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