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R125 OEG

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,860 mi
Last recorded88,860 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 OEG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2013 88,860 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside wing damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2012 75,769 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 75,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 64,463 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 54,825 miles

nearside and offside rear brake pipes from hoses corroded

offside front and nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

offside front brake pipe to hose corroded

powersteering pump and pipes wet

Fail 1 Mar 2010 54,825 miles

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

nearside and offside rear brake pipes from hoses corroded

offside front and nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

offside front brake pipe to hose corroded

powersteering pump and pipes wet

Pass 12 Mar 2009 45,843 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front wiper split

powersteering hose on bulkhead wet

Fail 12 Mar 2009 45,843 miles

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front wiper split

powersteering hose on bulkhead wet

Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,282 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front anti-roll bar corroded

front exhaust hanger corroded - STRONG ADVICE

front grille damaged

nearside front mirror glass missing

oil leak from gearbox

powersteering hoses wet

Fail 19 Mar 2008 38,270 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system corroded

front anti-roll bar corroded

front exhaust hanger corroded - STRONG ADVICE

front grille damaged

nearside front mirror glass missing

oil leak from gearbox

powersteering hoses wet

rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2007 37,221 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 24 Mar 2006 35,988 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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R125 OEG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R125 OEG, 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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What year was R125 OEG registered?

R125 OEG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 May 1998.

Is R125 OEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R125 OEG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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