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R770 AYA

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,919 mi
Last recorded67,919 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 AYA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 67,919 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill & wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 17 Jul 2015 64,835 miles

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 64,835 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 62,604 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 61,167 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

gear box oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 59,474 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cut in side wall

Fail 28 Jun 2011 57,633 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 57,633 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 56,007 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 7 Jul 2009 53,935 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 50,286 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 47,597 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 43,685 miles

Exhaust corroded.

O/S/F tyre tread worn to 2mm.

STRONG ADVISORIES; O/S/R brake binding. †Rear footbrake efforts low. †Overall footbrake efficiency low.

Slight leak from exhaust rear section.

Pass 20 Jul 2005 40,472 miles

Puncture in n/s/f tyre

Rear exhaust silencer is corroding (not leaking)

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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R770 AYA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R770 AYA, 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

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What year was R770 AYA registered?

R770 AYA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R770 AYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R770 AYA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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