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R67 OSO

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,471 mi
Last recorded73,471 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR67 OSO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 73,471 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Fail 22 May 2012 73,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 19 May 2011 59,310 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 53,325 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 53,318 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 45,593 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 39,421 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 39,419 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 32,289 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 26,513 miles

centre and rear exshaust corroding

Fail 19 May 2006 26,513 miles

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

centre and rear exshaust corroding

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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R67 OSO is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R67 OSO, 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 R67 OSO registered?

R67 OSO is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R67 OSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R67 OSO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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