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R76 HUD

1998 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,320 mi
Last recorded113,320 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 HUD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 113,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Feb 2012 107,415 miles

advise using car with water leak may cause further damage

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise brake fluid below max mark

advise o/s/f seatbelt fluffy

advise slight oil leak around gearbox area

advise slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

advise slighty low effort o/s/r foot brake

advise water leak from rear of engine area

Fail 27 Feb 2012 107,415 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise brake fluid below max mark

advise o/s/f seatbelt fluffy

advise slight oil leak around gearbox area

advise slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

advise slighty low effort o/s/r foot brake

advise water leak from rear of engine area

Pass 17 Feb 2011 104,674 miles

front number plate cracked

headlight protectors holding dampness on lens and effecting the aims slightly

radiator deteriorating no signs of any leaks

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2010 102,116 miles

radiator deteioted cooling finns missing

slight play at o/s/f steering rack

Pass 2 Feb 2009 91,298 miles

cv boots perishing slightly

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre perishing slightly

rear washer not working

Fail 2 Feb 2009 91,298 miles

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

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

brake fluid slightly low

cv boots perishing slightly

front number plate cracked

low effort nearside rear service brake

nearside rear tyre perishing slightly

rear washer not working

Pass 11 Feb 2008 79,303 miles

advise both front tyres worn on inner and outter edges

advise both outter cv boots slighty perished

advise front number plate cracked

advise n/s/r tyre slighty perished

Pass 23 Feb 2007 68,258 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise both front outter cv boots very slighty perished

advise front number plate cracked

advise nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 23 Feb 2007 68,258 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise both front outter cv boots very slighty perished

advise front number plate cracked

advise nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2006 62,813 miles

front number plate cracked and broken

middle and rear exhaust sections corroding

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

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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R76 HUD is a 1998 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R76 HUD, 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 R76 HUD registered?

R76 HUD is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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