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R945 VOJ

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,005 mi
Last recorded68,005 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR945 VOJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 68,005 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 64,323 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 60,279 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 57,278 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 55,765 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 55,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 53,859 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 53,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 51,740 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 49,637 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 49,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o/s front shock absorber leaking

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2007 47,617 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 45,523 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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R945 VOJ is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R945 VOJ, 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 R945 VOJ registered?

R945 VOJ is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R945 VOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R945 VOJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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