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R436 YUD

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,626 mi
Last recorded55,626 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 YUD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 55,626 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 55,626 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 45,216 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre 3mm on outer shoulder

o/s/ sill corroded

power steering and alternator belts perished recommend replacement

Fail 5 Oct 2012 45,205 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre 3mm on outer shoulder

o/s/ sill corroded

power steering and alternator belts perished recommend replacement

slight bind from front brakes

Pass 6 Oct 2011 35,100 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 34,216 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 32,724 miles

different size tyres fitted on front car

Pass 4 Feb 2008 30,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 30,989 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 28,878 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 26,324 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 26,324 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

rear silencer corroded

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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R436 YUD is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R436 YUD, 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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R436 YUD is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R436 YUD safe to buy?

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