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R938 ROH

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,093 mi
Last recorded65,093 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 ROH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 65,093 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 63,854 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 63,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 62,846 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 61,685 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 60,402 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 59,686 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 59,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 58,556 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 58,553 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 57,616 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 56,433 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 52,424 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 52,238 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 52,238 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 51,066 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner treads

Pass 26 May 2006 49,310 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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R938 ROH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R938 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R938 ROH registered?

R938 ROH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 2 July 1998.

Is R938 ROH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R938 ROH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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