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R68 OEO

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,661 mi
Last recorded107,661 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 OEO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 107,661 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 107,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs very rusty

Fail 7 Jul 2010 102,031 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 102,031 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 96,659 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 96,659 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 90,141 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 90,141 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 85,028 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 85,028 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 78,524 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 78,524 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R68 OEO is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R68 OEO, 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

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What year was R68 OEO registered?

R68 OEO is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R68 OEO safe to buy?

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