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R611 SCF

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,693 mi
Last recorded110,693 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR611 SCF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 110,693 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 102,200 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 91,227 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 85,991 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs are slightly pitted.

nearside door mirror is incomplete.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 81,279 miles

n/s/f door mirror cover missing.

o/s/f seat belt buckle slightly stiff in operation.(securing and releasing fine).

Fail 23 Nov 2006 81,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/f door mirror cover missing

Pass 1 Nov 2005 73,732 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 73,732 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 SCF is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SCF, 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 SCF registered?

R611 SCF is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R611 SCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R611 SCF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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