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R466 OGA

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,992 mi
Last recorded92,992 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 OGA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 92,992 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 May 2015 92,992 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2014 90,145 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 6 May 2014 90,145 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door pillar insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front tyre outer edge worn almost to cords

Pass 29 Apr 2013 87,226 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres outer side walls slightly cracking

front registration plate cracked

offside front tyre outer edge worn

rear wiper blade spliting

Pass 25 Apr 2012 83,805 miles

Oil leak

front registration plater cracked

nearside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly cracking

offside rear door check strap mounting area weakend

rear wiper blade spliting

Pass 25 Apr 2012 83,805 miles

Offside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

front registration plate cracked

nearside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly cracking

rear wiper blade split

Fail 25 Apr 2012 83,805 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

all tyres under inflated

alternator belt unserviceable

front registration plate cracked

nearside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly cracking

poer steering fluid low

power steering belt unserviceable

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 May 2011 80,427 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 77,070 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 77,070 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 74,177 miles

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

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 74,177 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2008 71,218 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 71,218 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 69,762 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2006 65,243 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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R466 OGA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R466 OGA, 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 R466 OGA registered?

R466 OGA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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