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R477 OGA

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,905 mi
Last recorded56,905 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 OGA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 56,905 miles

Front cross member badly corroded and supports radiator.

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 55,105 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 55,103 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 53,149 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 53,149 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

ADVISE CENTRE SECTION BADLY CORRODED NOT HOLED

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 50,534 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 50,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 48,728 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 48,728 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ADVISE sump porris (leaking)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 44,022 miles

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

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

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

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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R477 OGA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R477 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 R477 OGA registered?

R477 OGA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R477 OGA safe to buy?

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