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R352 OVJ

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,598 mi
Last recorded58,598 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR352 OVJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 58,598 miles

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

airbag light stays on

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play o/s/f steering rack

slight vapour power steering pipe

Fail 7 Nov 2012 58,598 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

airbag light stays on

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play o/s/f steering rack

slight vapour power steering pipe

Pass 7 Nov 2012 58,598 miles

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

airbag light stays on

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play o/s steering rack

slight vapour on power steering pipe

Pass 21 Nov 2011 56,255 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

airbag light stays on

slight vapour around power steering pipe

slight vapour o/s steering rack

Pass 4 Nov 2010 53,921 miles

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

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

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

airbag light stays on

Pass 5 Nov 2009 51,454 miles

SRS light stays on

slight binding n/s/f brake

slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 29 Oct 2009 51,454 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

SRS light stays on

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

slight binding n/s/f brake

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 24 Nov 2008 49,627 miles

s/r/s light stays on

Pass 6 Nov 2007 47,397 miles

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

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

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

slight dampness om o/s steering rack

slight play o/s steering rack

very slight binding n/s/f brake

Pass 9 Nov 2006 45,253 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2005 43,294 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s of steering rack

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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R352 OVJ is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R352 OVJ, 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 R352 OVJ registered?

R352 OVJ is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R352 OVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R352 OVJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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