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R909 SYC

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,681 mi
Last recorded113,681 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 SYC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 113,681 miles

High level brake lamp not working

Water ingress into offside rear lamp

Fail 9 Apr 2010 113,681 miles

High level brake lamp not working

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

Water ingress into offside rear lamp

Pass 8 Apr 2009 110,811 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 110,811 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 103,959 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 103,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

rear shock units weaping....light corrosion around brake pipes....

Pass 4 Apr 2007 96,477 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 96,477 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

ADVICE PARKBRAKE TRAVEL/FRONT TYRES LOW ON TREAD

Pass 17 Mar 2006 81,029 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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R909 SYC is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R909 SYC, 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 R909 SYC registered?

R909 SYC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R909 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R909 SYC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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