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R349 ORW

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,456 mi
Last recorded73,456 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 ORW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 73,456 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

offside door mirror lense cracked view to the rear unimpaired

Pass 15 Mar 2013 70,695 miles

offside mirror slightly damaged

rear exhaust silencer joint deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2013 70,695 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside mirror slightly damaged

rear exhaust silencer joint deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2012 68,399 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 65,535 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 62,421 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 59,291 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 56,148 miles

front tyres - treads getting low

Pass 14 Mar 2007 52,316 miles

small splits on ends of wiper blades

Pass 21 Feb 2006 48,435 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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R349 ORW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red 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 R349 ORW, 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 R349 ORW registered?

R349 ORW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R349 ORW safe to buy?

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