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R755 MKH

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,626 mi
Last recorded74,626 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR755 MKH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 74,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to both outer sills

exhaust heat shelid loose

gear box wet

light corrosion to all under body areas

light corrosion to long centre brake pipes

power steering pump & pipes damp

wear to front brake discs

Fail 15 Feb 2011 74,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to both outer sills

exhaust heat shelid loose

gear box wet

light corrosion to all under body areas

light corrosion to long centre brake pipes

power steering pump & pipes damp

wear to front brake discs

Pass 28 Jan 2010 71,019 miles

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

corrosion to o/s/r chassis

light corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes

sratches on windscreen

Fail 28 Jan 2010 71,019 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion to o/s/r chassis

light corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes

sratches on windscreen

Pass 12 Feb 2009 64,903 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Oil leak

Very light scratching to Zone A

Fail 12 Feb 2009 64,903 miles

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

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Oil leak

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

Very light scratching to Zone A

Pass 15 Feb 2008 57,057 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 46,288 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 46,288 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise near side rear shocker damp

Pass 20 Feb 2006 34,949 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor 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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R755 MKH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R755 MKH, 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 R755 MKH registered?

R755 MKH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R755 MKH safe to buy?

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