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R483 EKK

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

64,317 mi
Last recorded64,317 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR483 EKK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 64,317 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 63,643 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 62,723 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 62,086 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 60,760 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 59,255 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 54,428 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 52,267 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 48,750 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 48,750 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 46,543 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 44,460 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 42,187 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 38,108 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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R483 EKK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R483 EKK, 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 R483 EKK registered?

R483 EKK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R483 EKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R483 EKK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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