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R830 EHJ

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,711 mi
Last recorded50,711 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 EHJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 50,711 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 47,901 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 45,079 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 45,079 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 40,818 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 40,818 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 37,451 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 37,451 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 34,203 miles

offside rear tyre has slight tears on side wall

Pass 2 Nov 2007 31,284 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 31,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 29,210 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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R830 EHJ is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R830 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.

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What year was R830 EHJ registered?

R830 EHJ is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 21 February 1998.

Is R830 EHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R830 EHJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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