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R654 UOH

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,904 mi
Last recorded71,904 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 UOH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 71,904 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 71,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 69,311 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 66,800 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 63,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise off side front outer constant velocity gaiter starting to show sings of age cracks but not leaking

Fail 25 May 2011 63,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise off side front outer constant velocity gaiter starting to show sings of age cracks but not leaking

Pass 26 May 2010 59,322 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 55,193 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 55,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2008 50,897 miles

exhaust system sahowing signs of wear starting

Pass 25 May 2007 46,609 miles

center exhaust pipe showing signs of pitting

Fail 25 May 2007 46,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

center exhaust pipe showing signs of pitting starting

Pass 26 May 2006 41,985 miles

very slight leak from front exhaust joint exceptable for the test

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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R654 UOH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R654 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 R654 UOH registered?

R654 UOH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R654 UOH safe to buy?

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