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R501 OFR

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,650 mi
Last recorded71,650 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 OFR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 71,650 miles

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

Clutch Pedal Cover Worn

Coolant Level Low

Nearside Front Seatbelt Buckle Cover Missing

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

Nearside Wing Mirror Insecure

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Dec 2016 71,580 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Clutch Pedal Cover Worn

Coolant Level Low

Nearside Front Seatbelt Buckle Cover Missing

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

Nearside Wing Mirror Insecure

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 66,862 miles

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

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

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

Play in offside steering rack inner joint

Winter tyre fitted to nearside front wheel

Fail 19 Nov 2015 66,862 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in offside steering rack inner joint

Winter tyre fitted to nearside front wheel

Pass 28 Nov 2014 64,029 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2014 64,029 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 61,154 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 58,550 miles

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

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

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 25 Nov 2011 55,867 miles

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 10 Nov 2010 53,023 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 50,313 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 45,920 miles

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

possible fluid leak from power steering pipes under bonnet

Fail 10 Dec 2008 45,920 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

possible fluid leak from power steering pipes under bonnet

Pass 28 Aug 2007 41,634 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Fail 28 Aug 2007 41,634 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 17 Aug 2006 37,578 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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R501 OFR is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 68,294 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R501 OFR, 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 R501 OFR registered?

R501 OFR is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R501 OFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R501 OFR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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