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R773 YWA

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

42,331 mi
Last recorded42,331 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR773 YWA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 42,331 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 26 Mar 2019 42,331 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 39,983 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 39,983 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 37,836 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 37,836 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 36,061 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 36,056 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Outer (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Outer (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Play In Inner Steering Rack Joints

coolant leak

Pass 23 Jan 2015 32,241 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 32,241 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 28,284 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 27,424 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 26,266 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 25,076 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 24,269 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 23,068 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 21,662 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 19,898 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 18,003 miles

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

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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R773 YWA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R773 YWA, 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 R773 YWA registered?

R773 YWA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R773 YWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R773 YWA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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