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R891 BHK

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,606 mi
Last recorded31,606 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 BHK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 31,606 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Jun 2013 30,722 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 29,821 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 28,758 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 28,758 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 27,704 miles

rear tyres age cracking

Fail 15 Jun 2010 27,704 miles

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

rear tyres age cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2009 26,718 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cut on outer side wall

rear tyres age cracking

Fail 10 Jun 2009 26,718 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre cut on outer side wall

rear tyres age cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2008 25,978 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 24,934 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 24,071 miles

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

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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R891 BHK 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R891 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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R891 BHK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R891 BHK safe to buy?

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