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R428 OJH

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,763 mi
Last recorded95,763 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 OJH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2016 95,763 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Corrosion in N/S andO/S sills.

N/S/F Tyre poerished.

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 91,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 78,401 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 74,507 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 74,507 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 69,684 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 69,682 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 65,690 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre / rear exhaust sections corroded

small chip in zone a of windscreen

Pass 11 Nov 2010 65,690 miles

centre / rear exhaust sections corroded

small chip in zone a of windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2009 61,531 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 57,351 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 52,647 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 48,280 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 41,674 miles

off side head ligt water ingress

rear indicators flashing white

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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R428 OJH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R428 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

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What year was R428 OJH registered?

R428 OJH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 14 October 1998.

Is R428 OJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R428 OJH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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