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R425 YJO

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

127,321 mi
Last recorded127,321 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 YJO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 127,321 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Feb 2017 127,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 119,407 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 115,889 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 114,189 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 111,352 miles

both outer sills poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2012 106,865 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 102,556 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 97,223 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 91,104 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 86,817 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 81,602 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 68,562 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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R425 YJO is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R425 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 R425 YJO registered?

R425 YJO is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R425 YJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R425 YJO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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