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R942 HAA

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

27,744 mi
Last recorded27,744 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 HAA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 27,744 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 27,151 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2017 25,886 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2016 25,312 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge 1.6mm only (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 19,670 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.3.3b)

underside of vehicle dirty

Fail 12 Nov 2015 19,663 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.3.3b)

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 6 Nov 2014 19,145 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 18,475 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 17,708 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 17,696 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 17,498 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 17,498 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 12,039 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 12,039 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 9,718 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 9,556 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 9,556 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 8,981 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 8,981 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 8,430 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 7,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 7,872 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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R942 HAA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R942 HAA, 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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R942 HAA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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