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R640 VKL

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,866 mi
Last recorded70,866 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 VKL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2017 70,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front cv boot cracking

both rear tyres treads cracking

both seals corroded from front to rear

Pass 25 Apr 2016 69,248 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres have cracks in tread

both seal corroded front and rear

child seat fitted

o/s steering rack boot damp

Pass 10 Apr 2015 67,061 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 65,405 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 63,555 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 61,486 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 59,949 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 57,813 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 55,909 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 53,056 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 49,418 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 45,959 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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R640 VKL is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R640 VKL, 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 R640 VKL registered?

R640 VKL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R640 VKL safe to buy?

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