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R459 YJO

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,926 mi
Last recorded65,926 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 YJO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2016 65,926 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2015 65,279 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 63,523 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 61,647 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 59,670 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 57,931 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK NOTED, INVESTIGATION SUGGESTED

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY

NEARSIDE WING MIRROR IS SLIGHTLY INSECURE

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 56,610 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 54,883 miles

1 bulb not working hi-level stop lamp

Pass 31 Jan 2008 52,519 miles

slight exhaust leak from intermediate pipe,advise replacement

Pass 13 Feb 2007 49,351 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 46,532 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 YJO is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R459 YJO registered?

R459 YJO is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R459 YJO safe to buy?

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