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R843 HJW

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,859 mi
Last recorded93,859 miles
Recorded on8 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 HJW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 May 2010 93,859 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2010 93,859 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 83,659 miles

exaust intermediate pipe joint to catalyst has a small leak

exaust intermediate pipe will need replaced soon

ns/r shockabsorber is sweating oil

oil at power steering bottle

Fail 9 May 2008 70,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all m etal brake piping is covered in oil or grease

emissions are very lazy

engine sump leaking

ns/f seat belt stalk button has lost its spring back

os/r brake has a slight b ind

rear reg plate has shadows

Pass 9 May 2008 70,636 miles

all m etal brake piping is covered in oil or grease

emissions are very lazy

engine sump leaking

ns/f seat belt stalk button has lost its spring back

os/r brake has a slight b ind

rear reg plate has shadows

Pass 14 May 2007 60,002 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 59,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

front shockabsorbers???????????????????

ns/r flexable hose

Pass 20 Apr 2006 47,551 miles

ns/f shockabsorber is sweating oil

Fail 20 Apr 2006 47,551 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)

ns/f shockabsorber is sweating oil

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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R843 HJW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R843 HJW, 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 R843 HJW registered?

R843 HJW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R843 HJW safe to buy?

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