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R874 BHK

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

164,206 mi
Last recorded164,206 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 BHK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 164,206 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 164,173 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

coolant low

Pass 16 Feb 2018 163,913 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 163,637 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 163,312 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 63,308 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 162,816 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 161,168 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 161,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 158,375 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 155,056 miles

oil leak

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 28 Feb 2011 153,436 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

oil leak

s.r.s light on

Fail 28 Feb 2011 153,433 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

nearside rear tyre perished

oil leak

s.r.s light on

Pass 9 Apr 2010 150,528 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 150,526 miles

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

both front drop link rubbers split

offside rear brake pipe rusty

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2009 148,708 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 148,706 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2007 137,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 125,518 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 125,518 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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R874 BHK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R874 BHK, 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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R874 BHK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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