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R421 OAD

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,242 mi
Last recorded100,242 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 OAD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 100,242 miles

both front cv gaitors are cracking

both front drop link top bushes are cracking

front brake discs are lipped

front number plate is craked and discoloured

offside front door mirror outer cover is missing

rear number plate is discolouring

Fail 23 Apr 2009 100,217 miles

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

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

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

both front cv gaitors are cracking

both front drop link top bushes are cracking

front brake discs are lipped

front number plate is craked and discoloured

nearside front tyre is on 2 mm and wearing on outer edge

offside front door mirror outer cover is missing

rear number plate is discolouring

Pass 22 Apr 2008 92,574 miles

boot damaged

center stop lamp in-complete

o/s/r shock absorber damp

power steering pump noisey

wear in o/s of steering rack

Fail 21 Apr 2008 92,574 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

boot damaged

center stop lamp in-complete

o/s/r shock absorber damp

power steering pump noisey

wear in o/s of steering rack

Pass 18 Apr 2007 84,759 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 84,755 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

wear in steering rack

front and rear number plates discolouring

center stop lamp incomplete

chips in windscreen

n/s/r lamps pulsing slightly

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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R421 OAD is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R421 OAD, 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

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What year was R421 OAD registered?

R421 OAD is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R421 OAD safe to buy?

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