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R909 ONL

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,003 mi
Last recorded100,003 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 ONL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 100,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ofside and nearside outer sill corrosion present

Fail 19 Oct 2012 99,827 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 95,708 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 95,704 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 91,500 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system slightly corroded in areas

Pass 27 Oct 2009 87,092 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust system corroded in areas.

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer tread areas.

offside front tyre wearing on the inner tread area.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 83,627 miles

Battery insecure

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust system corroded in areas

Fail 8 Aug 2008 83,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Battery insecure

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust system corroded in areas

Pass 15 Aug 2007 79,415 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 72,524 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2006 72,524 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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R909 ONL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R909 ONL, 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 R909 ONL registered?

R909 ONL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R909 ONL safe to buy?

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