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R394 OBU

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

134,068 mi
Last recorded134,068 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR394 OBU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 134,068 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 134,067 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

advise engine/gearbox mounting weak

Pass 12 Mar 2010 130,488 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 130,482 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 126,947 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 126,947 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 124,526 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight play in o/s rack end

Fail 8 Jan 2008 124,517 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 120,590 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 113,204 miles

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

slight brake judder

Fail 19 Dec 2005 113,204 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

slight brake judder

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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R394 OBU is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R394 OBU, 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 R394 OBU registered?

R394 OBU is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R394 OBU safe to buy?

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