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R122 REO

1998 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,095 mi
Last recorded63,095 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 REO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2009 63,095 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 63,095 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 58,825 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 58,825 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 53,751 miles

front numberplate cracked and starting to deteriorate

o/s and n/s bottom ball joint dust covers split

o/s and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 Nov 2007 53,751 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front numberplate cracked and starting to deteriorate

o/s and n/s bottom ball joint dust covers split

o/s and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2007 48,676 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 42,061 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 42,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front number plate background faded but not afecting readability of number plate

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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R122 REO is a 1998 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R122 REO, 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

How do I check the history of R122 REO?

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What year was R122 REO registered?

R122 REO is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R122 REO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R122 REO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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