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R426 GOU

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,013 mi
Last recorded116,013 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 GOU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2011 116,013 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 110,667 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 110,667 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 103,920 miles

main steel pipe very rusty seeping water behind engine

Pass 23 Jun 2008 97,081 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 88,914 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 80,954 miles

near side door mirror glass missing

Fail 26 Jun 2006 80,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

near side door mirror glass missing

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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R426 GOU 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 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 R426 GOU, 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 R426 GOU registered?

R426 GOU is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R426 GOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R426 GOU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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