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R424 OJH

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,132 mi
Last recorded47,132 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 OJH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 47,132 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2013 47,132 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2012 44,802 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 44,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 42,487 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 40,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 37,522 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,796 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 31,703 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 28,347 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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R424 OJH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R424 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 R424 OJH?

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What year was R424 OJH registered?

R424 OJH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 14 October 1998.

Is R424 OJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R424 OJH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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