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R493 OGA

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

83,373 mi
Last recorded83,373 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 OGA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 83,373 miles

Both Rear Wheel Arches Are Corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SRS Airbag light Displayed

Fail 31 May 2012 83,370 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both Rear Wheel Arches Are Corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fuel pipe corroded

SRS Airbag light Displayed

Pass 11 Jan 2011 82,566 miles

FAN BELT HAS CRACKS

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

MINOR OIL LEAK GEARBOX SIDE

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

O/S FRONT DISC IS SLIGHTLY WORN

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SUMP PAN CORRODED

Fail 10 Jan 2011 82,566 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

MINOR OIL LEAK GEARBOX SIDE

FAN BELT HAS CRACKS

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

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

O/S FRONT DISC IS SLIGHTLY WORN

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SUMP PAN CORRODED

Pass 8 Jan 2010 81,702 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Jan 2010 81,702 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2009 80,769 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 79,250 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 79,250 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 77,870 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 77,840 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 76,429 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 76,429 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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R493 OGA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R493 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 R493 OGA registered?

R493 OGA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 May 1998.

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