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OBZ 1428

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,135 mi
Last recorded99,135 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBZ 1428
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2007 99,135 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 99,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2007 88,205 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 88,205 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 76,955 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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OBZ 1428 is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OBZ 1428, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OBZ 1428 registered?

OBZ 1428 is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 23 May 1998.

Is OBZ 1428 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBZ 1428 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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