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R459 AYA

1998 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,765 mi
Last recorded41,765 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 AYA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 41,765 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 37,359 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at feruel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 36,746 miles

Front calipers/hubs/steering and suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 36,746 miles

Front calipers/hubs/steering and suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet blocked (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 35,551 miles

Both front hubs corroded

Both rear outer sills corroded

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 34,332 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front steering knuckles corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear inner sills corroded

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 34,324 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front steering knuckles corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear inner sills corroded

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 33,428 miles

Arch liners fitted

High level brake light incomplete

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 33,428 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Arch liners fitted

High level brake light incomplete

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering belt perished

Pass 30 Apr 2013 32,930 miles

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2012 32,400 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear and centre silencers badly corroded but not leaking exhaust gasses

Fail 12 Mar 2012 32,400 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear and centre silencers badly corroded but not leaking exhaust gasses

Pass 9 Mar 2011 31,783 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2010 31,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,815 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 30,106 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 29,322 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 28,432 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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R459 AYA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R459 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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R459 AYA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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