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R827 UOH

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,490 mi
Last recorded79,490 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR827 UOH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 79,490 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 76,648 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 73,886 miles

Corrosion around all wheel arches, o/s wing dented

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Wipers poor

o/s/r tyre cracking outer sidewall

Fail 2 May 2014 73,886 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion around all wheel arches, o/s wing dented

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Wipers poor

o/s/r tyre cracking outer sidewall

Pass 2 May 2013 71,071 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

surface corrosion on brake and fuel pipes

Pass 9 May 2012 68,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

minor cracking on o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 1 Jun 2011 66,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 63,414 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust back box corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2010 63,414 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust back box corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2009 60,799 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust back box corroded

slight misting of oil around steering rack gaiters

Pass 2 Jun 2008 58,001 miles

rust around wheel arches

Pass 31 May 2007 55,290 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 55,290 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 53,648 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 53,648 miles

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

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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R827 UOH is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R827 UOH, 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 R827 UOH registered?

R827 UOH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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