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R126 OEG

1998 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,316 mi
Last recorded85,316 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 OEG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 85,316 miles

coil springs starting to corrode

underbody corrosion starting in various floor and chassis members

Fail 11 Jan 2016 85,311 miles

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

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

coil springs starting to corrode

underbody corrosion starting in various floor and chassis members

Pass 9 Jan 2015 84,242 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 84,242 miles

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 83,595 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2014 83,595 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2013 81,992 miles

crack in o/s/f tyre tread (no cords showing)

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 14 Jan 2013 81,992 miles

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

crack in o/s/f tyre tread (no cords showing)

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 5 Jan 2012 81,835 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 81,835 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 81,544 miles

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

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

front shock absorbers damp

indicator bulbs becoming pale

rear coil springs starting to corrode

slight blow on rear exhaust

Pass 19 Jan 2010 81,907 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 78,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 78,449 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 74,629 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 70,796 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 66,630 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 66,630 miles

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

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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R126 OEG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R126 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 R126 OEG registered?

R126 OEG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 May 1998.

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