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R384 ODG

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,868 mi
Last recorded68,868 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR384 ODG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 68,868 miles

both ns & os mirrors broken. (held on & together with tape) (not road tested for visibility or stability) (adjusts ok for view to rear in workshop at time of test)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 68,866 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both ns & os mirrors broken. (held on & together with tape) (not road tested for visibility or stability) (adjusts ok for view to rear in workshop at time of test)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 58,455 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 58,176 miles

water in O/S/R lamp unit

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

O/S steering rack dust boot damp

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both rear brakes have slight binding

centre stop lamp has 1x bulb not working

exhaust front pipe & centre exhaust corroded

slight freeplay felt at steering wheel

Pass 20 Mar 2012 58,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S steering rack dust boot damp

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

both rear brakes have slight binding

centre stop lamp has 1x bulb not working

exhaust front pipe & centre exhaust corroded

slight freeplay felt at steering wheel

water in O/S/R lamp unit

Pass 9 Feb 2011 58,028 miles

rear number plate loose

windscreen chipped zone B

Pass 3 Feb 2010 57,661 miles

ns head light full of condensation.(dried out now)

ns head light poor pattern

Pass 5 Feb 2009 57,202 miles

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

nsf, nsr & osr tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 12 Feb 2008 56,686 miles

engine vacuum leak

exhaust blow rear joint & in poor condition

ns head light full of water

ns rear & both os tyres have cracked sidewalls

os rear light full of water

Fail 8 Feb 2008 56,681 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine vacuum leak

exhaust blow rear joint & in poor condition

ns head light full of water

ns rear & both os tyres have cracked sidewalls

os rear light full of water

Pass 5 Feb 2007 56,074 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 55,529 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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R384 ODG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R384 ODG, 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 R384 ODG registered?

R384 ODG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R384 ODG safe to buy?

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