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R166 VKL

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,236 mi
Last recorded57,236 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 VKL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 57,236 miles

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

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

gearbox oil leak.

Fail 16 Nov 2010 57,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

gearbox oil leak.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 55,057 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge. nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge. offside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 52,479 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

nearsiide rear tyre slightly damaged.

windscreen scratched.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 49,544 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 49,544 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 45,376 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 45,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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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R166 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 62.5%.

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 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 R166 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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R166 VKL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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