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R813 EHJ

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,996 mi
Last recorded88,996 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR813 EHJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2009 88,996 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 82,825 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 77,196 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 77,176 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 67,379 miles

BRAKE FLUID LOW POWER STEERING FLUID LOW

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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R813 EHJ is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R813 EHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R813 EHJ?

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What year was R813 EHJ registered?

R813 EHJ is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R813 EHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R813 EHJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R813 EHJ have outstanding finance?

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