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R530 MOK

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,089 mi
Last recorded98,089 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 MOK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 98,089 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 99,078 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 91,045 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2007 82,138 miles

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

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

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

body work damage offside

offside outer sill is rusty

radiator is leaking slightly

slight damage to offside front tyre side wall

Pass 12 Feb 2007 82,138 miles

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

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

body work damage offside

offside outer sill is rusty

radiator is leaking slightly

slight damage to offside front tyre side wall

Pass 5 Jan 2006 77,970 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

oil leak

radiator in poor condition

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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R530 MOK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R530 MOK, 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 R530 MOK registered?

R530 MOK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R530 MOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R530 MOK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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