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R472 YOK

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,228 mi
Last recorded82,228 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 YOK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 82,228 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear brake disc rusty

Fail 14 Jul 2011 82,088 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear brake disc rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2010 77,052 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 77,048 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 72,055 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 72,055 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2008 62,140 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 62,140 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 57,039 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 50,828 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 50,828 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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R472 YOK is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R472 YOK, 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 R472 YOK registered?

R472 YOK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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