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R97 MKH

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,593 mi
Last recorded73,593 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 MKH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 73,593 miles

all exhaust slightly rusty and very slightly blowing

most brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s mirror cover missing

o/s/r tyre on 3mm and cracked

rear archs rusty

slight rear brake judder and imbalance recorded

Fail 18 Jul 2012 73,593 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

all exhaust slightly rusty and very slightly blowing

most brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s mirror cover missing

o/s/r tyre on 3mm and cracked

rear archs rusty

slight rear brake judder and imbalance recorded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 68,016 miles

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

rear archs rusty

slight oil leaks

slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint

slight rear brake imbalance and judder

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2010 61,889 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate poor

rear tyres nearing limit

slight play in osf track rod end

unable to check brake pipes properly due to coverings

Pass 22 Jul 2009 57,774 miles

exhaust front pipe slightly rusty

n/s/r tyre on 3mm and lightly cracked

o/s/r tyre on 4mm and lightly cracked

rear brakes slightly out of balence

slight front brake judder recorded

some brake pipes started to corrode

very slight oil leak from n/s/f drive shaft seal

Pass 11 Jul 2008 53,233 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

exhaust rusty

rear tyres on 4mm

slight engine oil leak

slight play in o/s track rod inner joint

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2007 49,679 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 49,679 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

all brake pipes rusty

sligth oil leak from engine

sligth play in both ends of steering rack

Pass 21 Jul 2006 46,454 miles

brake pipes started to corrode

exhaust slightly blowing from cat joint

rear shockers slightly weaping

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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R97 MKH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R97 MKH, 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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R97 MKH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 July 1998.

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