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R461 UOH

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,207 mi
Last recorded115,207 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 UOH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 115,207 miles

ADVISE REAR FUEL PIPES RUSTY

ADVISE REAR X MEMBER RUSTY

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 115,206 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

ADVISE REAR FUEL PIPES RUSTY

ADVISE REAR X MEMBER RUSTY

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 110,633 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 105,986 miles

n/s/r tyre inner wall age cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2012 93,358 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 82,666 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 82,652 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 75,901 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 75,901 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 68,221 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

nearside front cv boot perished

rear tyres are perished

Pass 25 Sep 2008 59,645 miles

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres are perished

Fail 19 Sep 2008 59,629 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 20 Sep 2007 50,828 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2006 45,906 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 44,954 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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R461 UOH is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R461 UOH, 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 R461 UOH registered?

R461 UOH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R461 UOH safe to buy?

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