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R186 BKK

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,529 mi
Last recorded61,529 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 BKK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 61,529 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 59,454 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear wheel archses slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 57,731 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

nearside rear wheel arch corroding within prescribed areas not yet excessive

offside rear wheelarch corroded within prescribed areas not yet excessive

power steering pipes/pump damp

Pass 28 Feb 2013 55,505 miles

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded within prescribed areas but not excessive

offside outer sill slightly corroded at rear

offside rear wheel arch corroded within prescribed areas but not excessive

power steering pipes damp arround reservoire

steering rack damp

Pass 28 Feb 2012 53,233 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 50,968 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 49,316 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 47,412 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 45,177 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 42,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 40,682 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 40,682 miles

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

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

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

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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R186 BKK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 R186 BKK, 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 R186 BKK registered?

R186 BKK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R186 BKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R186 BKK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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