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R65 OJB

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,522 mi
Last recorded52,522 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 OJB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 52,522 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 52,522 miles

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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 47,477 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 47,477 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 44,246 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 41,746 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 39,636 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 38,070 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 36,545 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 34,637 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 32,577 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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R65 OJB 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 81.8%.

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 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 R65 OJB, 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 R65 OJB registered?

R65 OJB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R65 OJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R65 OJB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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