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R380 OJH

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,595 mi
Last recorded80,595 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR380 OJH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 80,595 miles

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

temporary repair to front exhaust

Fail 5 May 2009 80,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

temporary repair to front exhaust

Fail 18 Apr 2008 74,104 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear bumper damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2008 74,104 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear bumper damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2007 67,007 miles

Both front wiperblades deteriorating slightly

Front cv gaiters perishing

Headlamp aim on upper limit

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust silencer corroding and mounting is bent

Fail 3 Apr 2007 67,007 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Both front wiper blades deteriorating slightly on ends

Brake fluid reservoir level halfway down between min and max

Front cv gaiters perishing slightly

Headlamp aim on upper limit

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust silencer corroding and mounting is bent

Fail 15 Mar 2007 66,652 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 58,332 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

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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R380 OJH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R380 OJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R380 OJH?

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What year was R380 OJH registered?

R380 OJH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R380 OJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R380 OJH shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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