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R611 YCK

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,111 mi
Last recorded82,111 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR611 YCK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 82,111 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 78,960 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 78,960 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 75,586 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 75,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 71,223 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 71,171 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust blowing system in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2012 67,421 miles

metal brake pipes front to rear corroding

Pass 15 Feb 2011 63,913 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 63,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 60,374 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2010 60,322 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2009 56,961 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 53,368 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 53,366 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 49,549 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 49,549 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 44,203 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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R611 YCK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R611 YCK, 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 R611 YCK registered?

R611 YCK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R611 YCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R611 YCK shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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