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R711 YDT

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,978 mi
Last recorded75,978 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR711 YDT
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 75,978 miles

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

engine and bao low

Fail 4 Mar 2011 75,898 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

engine and bao low

Pass 12 Mar 2010 70,957 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 65,674 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 65,674 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 58,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 54,054 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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R711 YDT is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R711 YDT, 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 R711 YDT registered?

R711 YDT is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R711 YDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R711 YDT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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