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R991 AYA

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,296 mi
Last recorded48,296 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 AYA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 48,296 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 48,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 47,009 miles

CORROSION ON O/S REAR WHEEL ARCH

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

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

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

SEGMENT OF CENTRE STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

Fail 8 Mar 2017 46,934 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

CORROSION TO O/S REAR WHEEL ARCH

Nearside REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

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

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

SEGMENT OF CENTRE STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 9 Mar 2016 45,328 miles

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

corrosion to n/s rear step panel

segment of centre stop lamp not working

slight exhaust blow from rear catalytic converter joint

Fail 7 Mar 2016 45,326 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

corrosion to n/s rear step panel

segment of centre stop lamp not working

slight exhaust blow from rear catalytic converter joint

Pass 10 Mar 2015 42,805 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion to o/s & n/s rear wheel arches

segment of central stop lamp not working

Fail 10 Mar 2015 42,803 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion to o/s & n/s rear wheel arches

segment of central stop lamp not working

Pass 10 Mar 2014 40,666 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on n/s rear step panel

segment of central stop light not working

Fail 10 Mar 2014 40,666 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on n/s rear step panel

segment of central stop light not working

Pass 11 Mar 2013 38,204 miles

Air bag light on

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 38,204 miles

Air bag light on

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,857 miles

both front wiper blades deteriorating

corrosion to o/s rear wheel arch

o/s rear tyre perished

segment of central stop lamp not working

Fail 6 Mar 2012 34,857 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

both front wiper blades deteriorating

corrosion to o/s rear wheel arch

o/s rear tyre perished

segment of central stop lamp not working

Pass 9 Mar 2011 31,486 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s rear tyre perished

segment of rear centre stop lamp not working

Pass 2 Mar 2010 28,168 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to o/s front wheel arch

segment of central brake light not working

Pass 12 Mar 2009 24,310 miles

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

corrosion to o/s front wheel arch

segment of central stop lamp not working

Fail 11 Mar 2008 19,053 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 19,053 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 14,646 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 10,150 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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R991 AYA is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R991 AYA, 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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R991 AYA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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