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R757 ORB

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,771 mi
Last recorded76,771 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 ORB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 76,771 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 767,368 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 74,517 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED & HAS SLIGHT BLOW.

Pass 30 Jan 2014 71,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 67,444 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 63,637 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 58,127 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 52,419 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 46,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 40,936 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 34,240 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 27,801 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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R757 ORB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R757 ORB, 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 R757 ORB registered?

R757 ORB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R757 ORB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R757 ORB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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