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B85 VYC

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,357 mi
Last recorded67,357 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB85 VYC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 67,357 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering rack is wet

Fail 4 Aug 2016 67,340 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake fluid level low, suspect offside rear brake leak?

handbrake travel very long

nearside washer jets very poor but enough thrown from offside

power steering pump very damp and offside chassis area very wet

Pass 4 Aug 2015 57,157 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 57,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 41,136 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 41,136 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 29,131 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside door mirror outer casing repaired.

offside rear bearing slight noise

Fail 10 Jul 2013 29,131 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear bearing slight noise

Pass 29 May 2012 22,252 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 15,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside and offside child seats fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2010 13,001 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 13,001 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 12,227 miles

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

near side mirror glass cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2008 11,032 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 10,435 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 9,618 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 9,618 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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B85 VYC is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 B85 VYC, 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 B85 VYC registered?

B85 VYC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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