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R708 HAA

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,087 mi
Last recorded68,087 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 HAA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2011 68,087 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side outer sill starting to rust

Pass 7 Dec 2010 61,616 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2009 57,290 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 52,398 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 46,054 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 46,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 28 Nov 2006 41,096 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 41,096 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 30,864 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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R708 HAA 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 77.8%.

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 R708 HAA, 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 R708 HAA registered?

R708 HAA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R708 HAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R708 HAA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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