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R758 UOJ

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,216 mi
Last recorded93,216 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR758 UOJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 93,216 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front windscreen cracked/not in drivers view

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

internal adjust headlights

Fail 11 Jan 2016 93,158 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front windscreen cracked/not in drivers view

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

internal adjust headlights

Pass 14 Jan 2015 79,314 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 74,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2012 71,812 miles

Oil leak

SRS light on

Pass 9 Dec 2011 69,154 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 65,637 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2009 61,898 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 61,897 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 57,483 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 53,434 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 49,822 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 49,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 45,290 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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R758 UOJ is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R758 UOJ, 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 R758 UOJ registered?

R758 UOJ is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R758 UOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R758 UOJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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