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R607 PPY

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

94,306 mi
Last recorded94,306 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR607 PPY
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 94,306 miles

both front tyres low

n/s door mirror damaged and loose

n/s sill weak

n/s/f shock absorber damp

nail in n/s/r tyre

radiator vents falling out

wipers not parking correctly (intermittent)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 94,306 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

both front tyres low

n/s door mirror damaged and loose

n/s sill weak

n/s/f shock absorber damp

nail in n/s/r tyre

radiator vents falling out

wipers not parking correctly (intermittent)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 87,843 miles

both sills weakened

high level light inop

radiator vents falling out

slight brake runout from front brakes

wipers not parking correctly(int)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 87,843 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers not parking correctly(int)

both sills weakened

high level light inop

radiator vents falling out

slight brake runout from front brakes

Pass 27 Mar 2012 81,986 miles

both c/v boots cracking

both front tyres low

both sills weakening

some runout from front brakes

wipers not parking correctly

Fail 19 Mar 2012 81,986 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

both c/v boots cracking

both front tyres low

both sills weakening

n/s door mirror loose

some runout from front brakes

sump corroded and leaking

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 21 Mar 2011 76,635 miles

accelerator sticks (int)

both front shocks damp

both rear tyres low

both sills weakening

condensation in n/s headlamp

high level bulbs in-op(evenly spaced)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 76,635 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

accelerator sticks (int)

both front shocks damp

both rear tyres low

both sills weakening

condensation in n/s headlamp

high level bulbs in-op(evenly spaced)

screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2010 71,488 miles

n/s door mirror insecure

rear wiper split

Fail 16 Mar 2010 71,488 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

front pads getting low

n/s door mirror insecure

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Mar 2009 65,695 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 65,695 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 60,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 56,992 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 53,448 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 53,448 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R607 PPY is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R607 PPY, 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 R607 PPY registered?

R607 PPY is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R607 PPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R607 PPY shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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