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R439 AYA

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,783 mi
Last recorded66,783 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR439 AYA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 66,783 miles

4 out of 6 high level brake lamp bulbs not working

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 May 2012 66,775 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

4 out of 6 high level brake lamp bulbs not working

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 58,960 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 48,375 miles

N/S/F tyre tread 3mm and wearing on edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F bottom balljoint dust cover split

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

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

One center brake light bulb not working

Fail 1 Feb 2010 48,375 miles

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

N/S/F tyre tread 3mm and wearing on edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F bottom balljoint dust cover split

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

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

One center brake light bulb not working

Pass 15 Jan 2009 40,082 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 36,701 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 34,799 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 33,158 miles

Both Front Tyres Perishing on Inner Sidewalls

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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R439 AYA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver 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 R439 AYA, 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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R439 AYA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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