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R736 OJH

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,391 mi
Last recorded90,391 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR736 OJH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 90,391 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 89,259 miles

exhaust badly corroded and starting to leak

front tyres on legal limit

offside front shock absorber leaking

offside steering knuckle worn

Pass 27 Jul 2010 86,187 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 86,187 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 79,743 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 79,615 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 70,362 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 42,716 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 33,986 miles

both rear indicators faded

coolant level low

exhaust tail box rusty

front pads low, discs lipped and worn

high level brake light bulb inop

o/s/r shocker damp

o/s/r tyre perishing

power steering pipes at resiour damp around clips

rocker cover gasket leaking

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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R736 OJH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R736 OJH, 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 R736 OJH registered?

R736 OJH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R736 OJH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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