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R929 ROH

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

94,702 mi
Last recorded94,702 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 ROH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 94,702 miles

battery loose.

corrosion/leaks on exhaust.

damage to front screen.

deterioration to wiper blades.

Fail 14 Jul 2014 94,702 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

battery loose.

corrosion/leaks on exhaust.

damage to front screen.

deterioration to wiper blades.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 90,799 miles

corrosion to fuel pipes at side of tank.

damage to front of vehicle.

exhaust corroded.

twist in nearside rear brake flexy-hose.

Fail 11 Jul 2013 90,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

corrosion to fuel pipes at side of tank.

damage to front of vehicle.

exhaust corroded.

twist in nearside rear brake flexy-hose.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 88,632 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

condensation in headlamps.

damage to front slam panel.

damage to headlamps.

oil leaks.

parking brake pulls up uneven.

slight bind in offside front brakes.

slight twist in nearside rear brake flexy-hose.

tyre pressures appear low.

rear brakes 55% imbalanced.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 81,103 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 81,086 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to headlamps.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 60,960 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 43,174 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 43,171 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,878 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2008 38,878 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cat test not done head gasket blown - missfire on engine - h/c readings 2000 plus

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2007 33,657 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 33,645 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 25,219 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 25,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R929 ROH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R929 ROH, 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 R929 ROH registered?

R929 ROH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 9 July 1998.

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