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R356 WUY

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,427 mi
Last recorded57,427 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 WUY
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 57,427 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 52,339 miles

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

ns/f tyre wearing on outer sidewall

os/f steering rack arm slight play

Fail 15 Feb 2011 52,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

ns/f tyre wearing on outer sidewall

os/f steering rack arm slight play

Pass 24 Feb 2010 50,729 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 49,139 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 49,139 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 47,402 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 45,188 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 43,264 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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R356 WUY is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R356 WUY, 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 R356 WUY registered?

R356 WUY is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R356 WUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R356 WUY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R356 WUY have outstanding finance?

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