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R522 SYC

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,470 mi
Last recorded127,470 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 SYC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 127,470 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 117,254 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease slightly (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pas tank area (2.3.3b)

o/s reare tre under inflated

Fail 5 Apr 2016 117,236 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mount point, outer sill/ wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mount point, outer sill/ wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease slightly (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pas tank area (2.3.3b)

o/s reare tre under inflated

Pass 27 Mar 2015 109,462 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 103,186 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 98,279 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 92,846 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 86,960 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 81,345 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 74,891 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 68,445 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 68,360 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 61,982 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 55,732 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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R522 SYC is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R522 SYC, 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 R522 SYC registered?

R522 SYC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R522 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R522 SYC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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