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R896 OTD

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,947 mi
Last recorded61,947 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 OTD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2007 61,947 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust middle box is splitting and has slight blow at joint

handbrake lever requires adjustment

Pass 22 Dec 2007 61,947 miles

exhaust middle box is splitting and has slight blow at joint

handbrake lever requires adjustment

Pass 4 Apr 2007 57,653 miles

1X HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT BULB INOP

BOTH REAR INDICATOR BULBS ARE STARTING TO DIS-COLOUR

OIL DAMPNESS ROUND OFFSIDE STEERING RACK, AND SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING RACK KNUCKLE JOINT

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR SERVICE BRAKES WHEN APPLIED BOTH TOGETHER

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX / DIFF AREA. REQUIRES STEAM CLEANING TO LOCATE OIL LEAK

SLIGHT TRAVEL IN PARKING BRAKE LEVER BUT NOT TO STOP

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 57,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

1X HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT BULB INOP

ADVISE OIL DAMPNESS ROUND OFFSIDE OF STEERING RACK

ADVISE TRAVEL IN PARKING BRAKE LEVER NOT TO STOP

BOTH REAR INDICATOR BULBS STARTING TO DIS- COLOUR

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX/ DIFF AREA REQUIRES STEAM CLEANING TO LOCATE LEAK ? †?

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR SERVICE BRAKES WHEN APPLIED BOTH TOGETHER

STRONG ADVISE SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK KNUCKLE JOINT IN RACK

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 47,632 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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R896 OTD is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R896 OTD, 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 R896 OTD registered?

R896 OTD is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R896 OTD safe to buy?

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