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R614 VST

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

33,746 mi
Last recorded33,746 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR614 VST
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2014 33,746 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all brake pipes coated unable to check properly

Fail 23 Aug 2014 33,746 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

all brake pipes coated unable to check properly

Pass 20 Jul 2011 29,164 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 29,153 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 28,490 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 27,499 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 27,499 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 25,636 miles

O/S FRONT SEAT BELT LOCK STICKY

Pass 18 Jun 2007 23,809 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 23,809 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 21,777 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 211?

Based on 85,809 MOT tests across 10,592 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
4,516
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
10,592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,489
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,365
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,024
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,511
Direction indicator incorrect colour 2,324
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R614 VST is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Rover 211 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 62,670 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 211 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,489 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R614 VST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 211 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 211 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R614 VST registered?

R614 VST is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R614 VST safe to buy?

The MOT history for R614 VST shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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