CarVerify

Free Car Check

R745 ODG

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

60,775 mi
Last recorded60,775 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR745 ODG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 60,775 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 60,775 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 54,742 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 54,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 48,717 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2019 42,702 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 38,617 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear parking brake cable damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 32,312 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2014 32,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 25,914 miles

general scaly rust to chassis & suspension

n/s/f tyre side wall deteriorated ( cracking )

Pass 12 Jun 2012 25,681 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 25,447 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 25,006 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 23,720 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 22,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 20,244 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2006 17,705 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
Full Rover 214 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R745 ODG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R745 ODG, 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

How do I check the history of R745 ODG?

You can check the full history of R745 ODG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R745 ODG registered?

R745 ODG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R745 ODG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R745 ODG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R745 ODG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R745 ODG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.