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R109 VKL

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,239 mi
Last recorded88,239 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 VKL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 88,239 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 88,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 81,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 77,103 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 77,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 75,326 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 71,183 miles

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

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2006 66,905 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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R109 VKL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R109 VKL, 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 R109 VKL registered?

R109 VKL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R109 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R109 VKL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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