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R505 UOH

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,730 mi
Last recorded38,730 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 UOH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 38,730 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 38,730 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)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 May 2012 37,500 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 37,500 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 35,026 miles

O/s/f shock absorber leak

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2010 33,083 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 33,083 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 31,770 miles

Front exhaust slight blow

N/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 13 May 2008 30,606 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 29,115 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 May 2006 27,361 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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R505 UOH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 R505 UOH, 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 R505 UOH registered?

R505 UOH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R505 UOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R505 UOH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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