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R322 OEO

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,210 mi
Last recorded126,210 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR322 OEO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 126,210 miles

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

osf worn close to zero on the inside edge

osr tyre worn close to the legal limit

Fail 2 Apr 2016 126,208 miles

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

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

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

osf worn close to zero on the inside edge

osr tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 10 Apr 2015 122,303 miles

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding near rear

Fail 10 Apr 2015 122,298 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding near rear

Pass 5 Apr 2014 118,690 miles

Nearside Front 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 19 Apr 2013 114,987 miles

f/o/s tyre inner edge worn

Fail 18 Apr 2013 114,986 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

f/o/s tyre inner edge worn

Pass 13 Apr 2012 110,715 miles

Slight play in nearside bottom ball joint

Fail 13 Apr 2012 110,715 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in nearside bottom ball joint

Pass 12 Apr 2011 105,853 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 13 Apr 2010 101,029 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 95,867 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 91,115 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 86,227 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 81,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor 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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R322 OEO is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R322 OEO, 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 R322 OEO registered?

R322 OEO is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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