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R879 UOJ

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,818 mi
Last recorded84,818 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 UOJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 84,818 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 84,109 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to nearside/offside outer sills

Fail 20 Apr 2011 84,084 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to nearside/offside outer sills

Pass 19 Apr 2010 83,353 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 82,582 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 80,937 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 75,630 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 60,776 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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R879 UOJ is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R879 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R879 UOJ registered?

R879 UOJ is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R879 UOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R879 UOJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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