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J17 YDB

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,072 mi
Last recorded129,072 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 YDB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 129,072 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 121,139 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 110,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 110,836 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 99,465 miles

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

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

number plate lights just light up plate

Pass 15 Jul 2008 92,345 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 85,984 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 75,594 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 75,594 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 66,979 miles

advise washer direction poor

Fail 22 Jul 2005 66,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

advise washer direction poor

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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J17 YDB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 J17 YDB, 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 J17 YDB registered?

J17 YDB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is J17 YDB safe to buy?

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