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R875 OJH

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,858 mi
Last recorded47,858 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR875 OJH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 47,858 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 46,368 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 44,966 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 43,375 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 43,375 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 41,659 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 39,733 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 37,753 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 35,351 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 35,350 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2006 32,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 32,265 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 29,760 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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R875 OJH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R875 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R875 OJH registered?

R875 OJH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R875 OJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R875 OJH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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