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R389 YJO

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,812 mi
Last recorded108,812 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 YJO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 108,812 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2011 108,809 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2010 101,245 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear brake pipes borderline

condition of near side wing mirror

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 26 Jan 2010 101,245 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

both rear brake pipes borderline

condition of near side wing mirror

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 27 Jan 2009 92,879 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 85,947 miles

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

rear off side tyre splitting on tread ( border line condition )

Pass 30 Jan 2007 77,172 miles

front near side tyre side wall cracking; Front nearside seat belt anchor border line condition

Pass 2 Dec 2005 73,841 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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R389 YJO is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R389 YJO, 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 R389 YJO registered?

R389 YJO is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 17 January 1998.

Is R389 YJO safe to buy?

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