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R889 BHK

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,437 mi
Last recorded92,437 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 BHK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2009 92,437 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 89,297 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 89,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 84,575 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 84,575 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 77,321 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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R889 BHK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R889 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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What year was R889 BHK registered?

R889 BHK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R889 BHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R889 BHK shows 6 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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