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R876 UOH

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,901 mi
Last recorded82,901 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR876 UOH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 82,901 miles

c/s fitted n/s/r

front pads bit low

rear outer sills thin

Fail 19 Aug 2015 82,901 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear outer sills thin

c/s fitted n/s/r

front pads bit low

Pass 11 Aug 2014 79,964 miles

both front tyres splitting

both front tyres worn on inner edge

chip in screen

engin oil leak on rack

rear nunber plate poor

Pass 6 Aug 2013 77,506 miles

major engine oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2013 77,506 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

major engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 74,425 miles

BOTH OUTER C.V GAITER PERISHED

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO NEARSIDE REAR

FRONT DROP LINK BUSHES PERISHED AND SPLIT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL PERISHED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL PERISHED

Fail 3 Jul 2012 74,425 miles

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

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

BOTH OUTER C.V GAITER PERISHED

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO NEARSIDE REAR

FRONT DROP LINK BUSHES PERISHED AND SPLIT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL PERISHED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL PERISHED

Pass 16 May 2011 70,436 miles

both front c/v gaiters perished

both front drop links perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 May 2010 68,091 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE MISSHAPENED, PERISHED AND ON LIMIT

WATER INGRESS ON REAR NUMBER PLATE

Fail 14 May 2010 68,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

CHIP IN SCREEN

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE MISSHAPENED, PERISHED AND ON LIMIT

WATER INGRESS ON REAR NUMBER PLATE

Fail 10 Mar 2009 63,750 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer in poor condition with minor blow

Pass 10 Mar 2009 63,750 miles

rear silencer in poor condition with minor blow

Pass 12 Mar 2008 59,899 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 54,818 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 49,843 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 49,843 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R876 UOH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R876 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 R876 UOH registered?

R876 UOH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R876 UOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R876 UOH shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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