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R463 VST

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,479 mi
Last recorded74,479 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 VST
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 74,479 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 62,437 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 51,332 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 51,332 miles

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

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 30,143 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 50,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 48,411 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 48,411 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 47,102 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 45,473 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 45,376 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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R463 VST is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R463 VST, 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 R463 VST registered?

R463 VST is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R463 VST safe to buy?

The MOT history for R463 VST shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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