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R48 ODG

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

64,462 mi
Last recorded64,462 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 ODG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 64,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65R14 (4.1.E.1)

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s cv gaiter slight split and leaking grease

oil leak

power steering damp

Pass 4 Feb 2016 62,752 miles

both front cv gaiters perishing

oil leak

power steering pipes damp

Fail 4 Feb 2016 62,752 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

both front cv gaiters perishing

coolant level low

oil leak

power steering pipes damp

Pass 11 Aug 2015 61,398 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 60,029 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 60,029 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 59,580 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

coolant level low

oil leak

slight exhaust blow from down pipe

Pass 18 Jun 2014 59,580 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

coolant level low

oil leak

slight exhaust blow from down pipe

Pass 25 Jun 2013 58,599 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2012 57,872 miles

Coolant radiator deteriated

Misting of oil around power steering rack and pump

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2012 57,872 miles

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

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

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

Coolant radiator deteriated

Misting of oil around power steering rack and pump

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 57,160 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2011 57,160 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2010 54,918 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nearside rear door panel corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2010 54,918 miles

nearside rear door panel corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2009 52,573 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 51,081 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 50,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 50,786 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 47,901 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 47,901 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

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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R48 ODG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R48 ODG, 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 R48 ODG registered?

R48 ODG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R48 ODG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R48 ODG shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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