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R510 OCW

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,905 mi
Last recorded70,905 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 OCW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 70,905 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 70,905 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 59,011 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 59,011 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 50,603 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 50,603 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 46,768 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 46,768 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R510 OCW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R510 OCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R510 OCW?

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What year was R510 OCW registered?

R510 OCW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R510 OCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R510 OCW shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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