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R982 OEF

1998 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,573 mi
Last recorded102,573 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 OEF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 102,573 miles

nearside door mirror cover loose

Fail 13 May 2013 102,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside door mirror cover loose

Pass 2 Apr 2012 88,202 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 86,086 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 84,274 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 84,268 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 74,256 miles

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 6 Mar 2008 64,340 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers split

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2008 64,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers split

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2007 56,010 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 56,010 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 46,008 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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R982 OEF is a 1998 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R982 OEF, 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 R982 OEF registered?

R982 OEF is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R982 OEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R982 OEF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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