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R852 HUS

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,680 mi
Last recorded109,680 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 HUS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 109,680 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 101,662 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 101,462 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 92,089 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 92,086 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

light scratches on windscreen.

slight play at offside steering-rack-end.

Fail 13 Feb 2008 91,333 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 82,720 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 82,720 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

n/sr door not opening

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

rear tyres different size to front

Pass 1 Feb 2006 77,784 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 77,784 miles

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

n/s/r door not opening from the inside or outside

rocker cover gasket leaking

slight corrosion on brake pipe at n/s/r on floor

slight corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch (no sharp edges)

slight leak and play from steering rack

sump corroded and leaking 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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R852 HUS is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R852 HUS, 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 R852 HUS registered?

R852 HUS is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R852 HUS safe to buy?

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