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R184 YLH

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,240 mi
Last recorded78,240 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR184 YLH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2009 78,240 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front and offside front tyres worn close to legal limit nail in tyres

power steering rack damp

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Fail 11 Jul 2009 78,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front and offside front tyres worn close to legal limit nail in tyres

power steering rack damp

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 29 Jan 2009 75,981 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 29 Jan 2009 75,971 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Jan 2008 68,384 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 68,384 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all wiper rubbers splitting.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 60,684 miles

both rear indicators starting to show white light

n/s head lamp aim a bit low

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

o/s head lamp aim a bit high

o/s/f tyre wearing out faster on inner edge

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 21 Sep 2005 47,692 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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R184 YLH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R184 YLH, 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 R184 YLH registered?

R184 YLH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 22 July 1998.

Is R184 YLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R184 YLH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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