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R93 HOB

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

92,397 mi
Last recorded92,397 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 HOB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 92,397 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2021 92,396 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 92,155 miles

Body corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 13 Nov 2020 92,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Body corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 14 Nov 2019 87,944 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Nov 2019 87,944 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2018 83,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

ns inner cv boot leaking grease

outer sills fragile

pas rack has light misting of oil

Pass 30 Nov 2017 80,634 miles

both rear outer sills fragile

play in os rack end

Fail 30 Nov 2017 80,633 miles

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

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

both rear outer sills fragile

play in os rack end

Pass 26 Oct 2016 79,680 miles

slight corrosion to rear sill ends

slight play in os rack end

Pass 16 Sep 2015 78,345 miles

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2014 76,114 miles

rear sill ends fragile

Fail 19 Dec 2014 76,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear sill ends fragile

Pass 23 Dec 2013 73,144 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in os rack end

Pass 13 Dec 2012 69,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside steering arm slight play

Fail 13 Dec 2012 69,205 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant level low

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside steering arm slight play

Pass 8 Dec 2011 66,856 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 66,856 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 64,454 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 62,452 miles

o/s and n/s front outer c/v boots perrished

Pass 22 Dec 2008 60,913 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 58,476 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner faces

Fail 19 Dec 2007 58,476 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner faces

Pass 15 Dec 2006 55,629 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2006 55,629 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 52,019 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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R93 HOB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R93 HOB, 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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R93 HOB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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