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R729 RCY

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,324 mi
Last recorded57,324 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR729 RCY
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 57,324 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2014 57,315 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2013 55,724 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 55,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 54,441 miles

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

n/s outer sill corroding

Pass 17 Nov 2011 52,791 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight leak from power steering reservoir

Pass 17 Nov 2010 49,947 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 49,947 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 47,911 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 20 Nov 2009 47,911 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 17 Nov 2008 45,491 miles

N/s front wheel bearing noisey

Slight binding to n/s rear brake

Pass 9 Nov 2007 43,463 miles

both front tyres & os rear tyre getting low (175/65/14) (2/3000 miles)

centre exhaust poor condition

ns rear wheel binding slightly

os rear tyre bulge in sidewall( suspect seam )

Pass 22 Nov 2006 41,832 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 38,552 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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R729 RCY is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R729 RCY, 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 R729 RCY registered?

R729 RCY is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R729 RCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R729 RCY shows 14 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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