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R817 RDY

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,553 mi
Last recorded70,553 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 RDY
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2012 70,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to both centre and front outer sills

corrosion to both rear outer sills/ outer wheel arches close to excessive

part of centre stop lamp not working

rear brake imbalance high

Pass 21 Mar 2012 70,553 miles

corrosion to both centre and front outer sills

corrosion to both rear outer sills/ outer wheel arches close to excessive

part of centre stop lamp not working

rear brake imbalance high

Pass 28 Jan 2011 65,908 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight corrosion to nearside and offside outer sill and rear wheel arches

Pass 10 Feb 2010 59,185 miles

advisory on perivous test no 222006130075

Fail 5 Feb 2010 59,082 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch

corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch/panel

dampness around power steering pump area

front exhaust flexi poor condition

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre HEAVILY perished and cracked and nail in tyre

offside front tyre worn inner edge and tyre has cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Feb 2009 51,186 miles

n/s rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 5 Feb 2008 43,991 miles

both rear tyres outer sidewalls are perished

Fail 5 Feb 2007 41,190 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 41,190 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 38,732 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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R817 RDY is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R817 RDY, 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 R817 RDY registered?

R817 RDY is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R817 RDY safe to buy?

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