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R273 OLJ

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

132,496 mi
Last recorded132,496 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 OLJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 132,496 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 126,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 118,926 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 108,617 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 96,934 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 90,912 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 90,912 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 80,141 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 69,592 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 52,553 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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R273 OLJ is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R273 OLJ, 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 R273 OLJ registered?

R273 OLJ is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R273 OLJ safe to buy?

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