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R784 YJO

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,605 mi
Last recorded51,605 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR784 YJO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 51,605 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 51,605 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 43,191 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 42,333 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 41,672 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 40,471 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 38,879 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 38,879 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 37,064 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 35,438 miles

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

nearside rear door will not open from out or inside of vehicle

signs of slight coolant leak gearbox area

slight corrosion to front & rear suspension components

slight damage to rear exhaust box

Fail 14 Mar 2011 35,438 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear door will not open from out or inside of vehicle

signs of slight coolant leak gearbox area

slight corrosion to front & rear suspension components

slight damage to rear exhaust box

Pass 4 Mar 2010 33,600 miles

rear tyres showing sighns of deterioration

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 17 Feb 2009 31,837 miles

rear silencer damaged

slight cracking in tread of both rear tyres

unable to open n earside rear door from inside or outside

Pass 19 Feb 2008 30,313 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 28,151 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 20 Feb 2006 26,331 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 26,312 miles

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

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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R784 YJO is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R784 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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What year was R784 YJO registered?

R784 YJO is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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