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R615 YWJ

1998 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,903 mi
Last recorded94,903 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR615 YWJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 94,903 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

slight free-play in n/s/f and o/s/f steering arms

Fail 11 Nov 2010 94,901 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

slight free-play in n/s/f and o/s/f steering arms

Pass 2 Dec 2009 86,480 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 86,450 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Battery terminals insecure

Radiator cooling fan insecure

Fail 18 Dec 2008 86,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2007 75,004 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 75,004 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 69,270 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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R615 YWJ is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R615 YWJ, 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

How do I check the history of R615 YWJ?

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What year was R615 YWJ registered?

R615 YWJ is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R615 YWJ safe to buy?

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