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R857 OJH

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

34,939 mi
Last recorded34,939 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR857 OJH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 34,939 miles

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

Nearside door mirror insecure

Fail 6 Jun 2017 34,930 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside door mirror insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2016 28,260 miles

Front and rear bumpers slight damage

Pass 3 Jun 2015 23,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear wiper insecure

Fail 3 Jun 2015 23,284 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear wiper insecure

Fail 31 May 2014 21,598 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Vehicle starting to overheat during emission test

Pass 31 May 2014 21,598 miles

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

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

Vehicle starting to overheat during emission test

Pass 1 Jun 2013 21,423 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 May 2012 21,105 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 21,105 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 20,712 miles

exhaust corrded

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s/r brake slight binding

power stearing is damp

Pass 29 May 2010 20,477 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 May 2009 20,362 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 19,832 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 19,819 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 19,080 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 18,381 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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R857 OJH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R857 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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R857 OJH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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