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R109 RPY

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,787 mi
Last recorded74,787 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 RPY
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 74,787 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 74,787 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2009 66,286 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 May 2009 66,286 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 52,801 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 46,381 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 41,719 miles

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

brake fluid low

hand brake adjust

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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R109 RPY is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R109 RPY, 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 R109 RPY registered?

R109 RPY is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R109 RPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R109 RPY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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