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R611 BVG

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,226 mi
Last recorded38,226 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR611 BVG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2013 38,226 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 26,095 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 18,138 miles

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

slight oil mist on steering rack

under vehicle is muddy hard to inspect on test

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2010 10,045 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 9,929 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 9,622 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 9,451 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 9,366 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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R611 BVG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R611 BVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R611 BVG registered?

R611 BVG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R611 BVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R611 BVG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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