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R780 YJO

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,499 mi
Last recorded121,499 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 YJO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 121,499 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r door wont open from outside

part of centre brake lamp inop

slight play in both inner rack joints

Fail 29 May 2009 121,352 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r door wont open from outside

part of centre brake lamp inop

slight play in both inner rack joints

Fail 28 May 2008 104,600 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nsr door will not open

Nsr tyre is low on tread & perished

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

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

PAS resovoir is damp

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

Steel brake pipes are corroded

Windscreen is chipped

Pass 28 May 2008 104,600 miles

Nsr door will not open

Nsr tyre is low on tread & perished

PAS resovoir is damp

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

Steel brake pipes are corroded

Windscreen is chipped

Pass 11 May 2007 90,744 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion on front discs

corrosion started on brake pipes

corrosion started on n/s/f outer sill

corrosion started on underside

slight play in steering rack

your parking brake has only just met the required efficiency. it may need adjustment or repair

Fail 11 May 2007 90,744 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion on front discs

corrosion started on brake pipes

corrosion started on n/s outer sill

corrosion started on underside

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Apr 2006 90,722 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 90,667 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 87,726 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 87,726 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R780 YJO is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R780 YJO, 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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R780 YJO is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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